Senior Living Kitchen Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Dover Operations LLC; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits Packages

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Cook to prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes, supervise dietary staff when needed, and ensure a clean, safe kitchen. You will monitor temperatures, train staff, and adapt menus to meet residents’ dietary needs while maintaining quality across shifts.

Certification or willingness to obtain Serv-Safe within 60 days is required; candidates must lift 50 lbs and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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 and present menu items according to standard recipes
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times
• Participate in weekly cleaning routines
• Report faulty equipment and remove damaged items from service
• Record food temperatures three times daily
• Attend in-service and staff meetings
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director
• Train new dietary employees
• Communicate resident dietary needs and preferences to the team
• Ensure kitchen is ready for meal service and next-day operations

Skills

Serv-Safe certification

Dining services experience

Reading and writing ability

Teamwork

Job description

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Cook to prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes, supervise dietary staff when needed, and ensure a clean, safe kitchen. You will monitor temperatures, train staff, and adapt menus to meet residents’ dietary needs while maintaining quality across shifts.

Certification or willingness to obtain Serv-Safe within 60 days is required; candidates must lift 50 lbs and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.