Lead Cook

Murfreesboro, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

401k

Fulltime benefits

Part-time Benefits

Training

Development

Career laddering

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Located at 211 Fortress Boulevard, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Harmony is a reputable organization dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences for its community residents. As a senior living facility, Harmony emphasizes both quality and care in its food service operations to meet the unique dietary needs of its residents. The establishment takes pride in maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service, ensuring a supportive and pleasant environment for residents, visitors, and staff alike. Harmony offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities, with comprehensive benefits packages designed to cater to various employee needs. The company fosters professional growth through training, development,... Show More

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
experience as a cook preferably in senior living for fine dining
leadership experience
Serv-Safe certified or willing 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
able to learn quickly and apply principles learned
able to follow oral and written directions
experienced in food preparation cooking and estimating quantities of food required
knowledgeable of sanitation and safety principles in handling food and equipment
able to stand for long periods and withstand temperature extremes wet or humid conditions and noise
able to lift 50 lbs regularly or at least eight times per shift
able to carry heavy objects for 20 feet
able to pull push grasp and reach adequately for cooking activities
organized and works well with people as part of a team
maintains designated uniform including slip resistant footwear and good personal hygiene
willing to work flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
experience as a cook preferably in senior living for fine dining
leadership experience
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
experience in food preparation cooking and estimating quantities of food required
knowledge of sanitation and safety principles in handling food and equipment
organizational skills
ability to work well as part of a team
good personal hygiene and adherence to uniform standards

Job Duties

Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes
assist DSD with training and supervision of dietary staff
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 remove these items from meal service
report incorrect refrigerator and freezer temperatures to supervisor immediately and record 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 with approval of Dining Services Director
supervise all assigned duties to ensure kitchen is ready to provide meal service
when working evening shift ensure 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
familiarize with specific requests and diets of each resident
be alert for changes in residents dietary needs likes and dislikes
be courteous and polite to all residents visitors and staff
follow confidentiality policies regarding resident information
supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director and Supervisor
assist in training new dietary employees
conduct in-services and training at direction of Dining Services Director
attend all required in-services and staff meetings

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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