Senior Center Kitchen Lead & Meal Planner

Kenai — Kenai Senior Center; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenai — Kenai Senior Center is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare meals for a senior population, including home-delivered meals. The role involves working with paid staff and volunteers, maintaining a safe, clean kitchen, and ensuring meals meet federal and state guidelines.

You will collaborate with the Senior Center Director on menus and budget while serving the public daily. Requirements include 3 years in food service as a cook, Alaska food handler’s card, and a certified food protection

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience in food service institutions as a cook.
• Possess or obtain a food handler’s card within 30 days of employment.
• Possess or obtain a certified food protection manager certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Possess or obtain a CPR/First Aid certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Pass a background investigation to work with vulnerable populations (seniors).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee food for public dining, and for home-delivery meals.
• Lead kitchen staff and volunteers; assist with kitchen cleanup and maintenance.
• Maintain safety and sanitation; ensure proper temperatures and portioning.
• Develop menus with the Director to meet guidelines and grant requirements.
• Order goods, manage inventory, and track meals served and delivered.

Skills

Food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary arts degree (2-year)

Job description

Kenai — Kenai Senior Center is seeking a Cook to plan and prepare meals for a senior population, including home-delivered meals. The role involves working with paid staff and volunteers, maintaining a safe, clean kitchen, and ensuring meals meet federal and state guidelines.

You will collaborate with the Senior Center Director on menus and budget while serving the public daily. Requirements include 3 years in food service as a cook, Alaska food handler’s card, and a certified food protection