Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
401k
Fulltime benefits packages
Part-time benefits packages
Employee Referral Bonus
Incentives
Training
Development
Career laddering
great work-life balance
flexible scheduling
telehealth
flex spending
Health Savings Account Options
Job Description
Located at 2 Fenwick Road, Hampton, Virginia 23651, Harmony is a dedicated dining services provider committed to delivering high-quality meal experiences tailored to meet the unique dietary needs of residents within their community. Harmony operates within the healthcare and residential care industry, focusing on providing nutritious and safe dining options to its residents. With a strong emphasis on safety, sanitation, and resident satisfaction, Harmony creates an environment where nutrition and care go hand in hand. The organization maintains a clean, efficient, and well-supervised kitchen environment that supports both residents and staff through adherence to approved menus, recipes, and safety protocols.Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
- must be 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 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
Job Qualifications
- Experience in dining services
- Serv-Safe certification or willingness to complete certification within 60 days of hire
- basic understanding of food service operations including familiarity with other dietary position duties
- ability to read, write, and make simple calculations
- ability to learn quickly and apply principles learned
- ability to follow oral and written directions
- 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
- organized and works well with people as part of a team
- courteous and polite to residents, visitors, and staff
- able to attend required in-service and staff meetings
Job Duties
- Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes
- maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors
- participate in weekly cleaning routines planned by Dining Services Director
- report faulty equipment, broken or chipped tableware and food trays to supervisor, and removes these items from meal service
- report incorrect refrigerator and freezer temperatures to supervisor immediately, must be recorded two times per day
- ensure all leftover food is properly cooled, stored, identified and dated
- observe good safety practices
- monitor and control portion sizes to minimize food waste
- remove frozen food items from freezer for next day or meal preparation, and begin preparation for next day meal
- make appropriate menu substitutions when certain food items are not available with approval of Dining Services Director
- responsible for supervising all assigned duties to ensure kitchen is ready to provide meal service
- when working evening shift, responsible for ensuring kitchen area is clean and ready for next day operation
- take and record food temperatures three times daily
- attend required in-service and staff meetings
- become familiar with specific requests and diets of each resident, be alert for changes in residents’ dietary needs, as well as likes and dislikes
- be courteous and polite to all residents, visitors, and staff
- follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
- supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director and Dining Services Supervisor
- assist in training new dietary employees
- conduct in-services and training at the direction of Dining Services Director
- attend all required in-services and staff meetings
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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