Senior Center Kitchen Lead

Rosehillchamber; Kansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose Hill Senior Citizens Club seeks a Senior Center Cook to prepare meals, create monthly menus, and supervise kitchen volunteers. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years cooking for large groups, a high school diploma or GED, food handler’s certificate, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Shifts are 8am–1pm, five days a week, at a rate of $12–$15 per hour. A 30-day probation applies; daily lunch ($40 value) is provided and accrues with days worked.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of prior experience cooking for large groups.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to be a team leader, manage time and inventory control.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Professional interaction with co-workers, the public, outside agencies, and vendors.
• Working knowledge of kitchen appliances.
• Able to stand and/or walk during a 5-hour shift.
• Reports directly to Director with any concerns.
• 24-hour notice if unable to work by notifying Director in person and/or a phone call (no texting).
• No personal phone calls except emergencies and/or doctor calls.
• Food handler’s certificate.
• 30-day probationary period after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Create menus (completed by the 25th of each month).
• Prepare meals and order supplies for deliveries, pick-ups and dine-in.
• Do not leave kitchen unattended without alerting someone.
• Clean tables/kitchen/stove/sink at the end of each lunch.
• Check/mark dates of fresh/frozen foods.
• Maintain a list of supplies needed.
• Monitor leftover food/not to be taken home without permission and/or paid for.
• Hair must be pulled back from face unless short.
• Operate kitchen equipment.
• Order supplies as needed for fundraisers.
• Supervise kitchen helpers/volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with food health and safety guidelines.
• Salary $12-$15 per hour/5-hours per day (8am-1pm)/5-days a week.
• Free daily lunch equivalent to $40 per week and/or depending on number of days worked.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Inventory control

Effective communication

Professional interaction

Food safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen appliances knowledge

Job description

Rose Hill Senior Citizens Club seeks a Senior Center Cook to prepare meals, create monthly menus, and supervise kitchen volunteers. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years cooking for large groups, a high school diploma or GED, food handler’s certificate, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Shifts are 8am–1pm, five days a week, at a rate of $12–$15 per hour. A 30-day probation applies; daily lunch ($40 value) is provided and accrues with days worked.