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Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center
Pay: $19 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Expected hours: 35 per week
Start date: Immediate
Benefit: Health benefit offered

Position Summary

The Waynesville-St. Robert Senior Center is seeking a dependable, organized Head Cook to prepare nutritious meals for our senior community and oversee daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have food-service experience, strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, recipes and portions
• Coordinate daily food preparation and kitchen workflow
• Supervise and provide direction to kitchen staff and volunteers
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow food-safety procedures
• Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering supplies
• Receive, inspect and properly store food and kitchen supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen
• Complete required meal-production, temperature and inventory records
• Minimize food waste while maintaining consistent quality
• Follow all health department, sanitation and workplace-safety requirements
• Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and senior center leadership

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food-service experience required
• Supervisory or lead-kitchen experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and safe food handling
• Ability to follow menus, recipes and portion requirements
• Strong organization, communication and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform normal kitchen duties
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Must be able to pass background and drug screenings

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to use your cooking and leadership skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local seniors. Join a team committed to providing good food, friendly service and a welcoming community.

Apply today for immediate consideration.