Senior Living Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a senior living community in Roanoke, VA. You will follow approved menus, monitor temperatures, assist in training dietary staff, and ensure a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Experience in dining services and Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days) are required. This role offers full-time and part-time hours with competitive benefits and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Must be Serv-Safe certified, or be willing to complete certification within 60 days of hire
• Must have a basic understanding of food service operations including familiarity with other dietary position duties
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and make simple calculations.
• Must be able to learn quickly and apply principles learned
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions
• Must be experienced in food preparation, cooking and in estimating quantities of food required
• Knowledgeable of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis or at least eight (8) times per shift
• Must be able to carry heavy objects for 20 feet
• Must be able to pull, push, grasp, and reach adequately to perform necessary cooking activities
• Must be organized and work well with people as part of a team
• Must be in designated uniform (including slip resistant footwear) during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and work area at all times.
• Monitor and record food temperatures and safety practices.
• Report faulty equipment and ensure proper storage of leftovers.
• Attend required in-service trainings and staff meetings

Skills

Serv-Safe knowledge

Reading & basic math

Team player

Attention to safety

Education

Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days

Job description

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a senior living community in Roanoke, VA. You will follow approved menus, monitor temperatures, assist in training dietary staff, and ensure a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Experience in dining services and Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days) are required. This role offers full-time and part-time hours with competitive benefits and flexible scheduling.