Kitchen Services Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Services Lead, Full-time

Hopedale Medical Complex is searching for a skilled Kitchen Services Lead to oversee the dietary department during the evening shift from 10 am or 10:30 am to 7 pm, with rotating weekends. The Kitchen Services Lead is responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the department. Serves food to residents, visitors, and employees in a friendly, professional manner while providing outstanding customer service. The kitchen services lead will also supervise our evening kitchen staff and dinner service at night. The starting wage for this position is $17 per hour.

HMC Offers:

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Excellent benefits - health, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance

• Quality childcare located on site

• HMC Wellness Center membership

• 401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Daycare Rates

• Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily

• Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily

• 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily

• 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all food taste and presentation are of the highest quality for all areas of service—hospital, nursing home, commons, and Café.

• Assist with the tray line, responsible for checking all trays.

• Run cash register in café.

• Acts as a backup to the Food Services Manager/Chef. Makes time for staff concerns, conflicts, and questions. Completes orders when required.

• Assists with the training and onboarding of new staff.

• Oversees completion of tasks within the main kitchen or in other buildings when needed.

• Responsible for monitoring all freezer and refrigerator documentation in the main kitchen.

• Assist with the development and review of dietary policies and procedures.

• Responsible for filing and storage of all dietary records, schedules, menus, etc.

• Responsible for monitoring all logs in the kitchen, such as three-well sanitation.

• Responsible for direct supervision of tray line, food quality, accuracy of production, and tray presentation.

• Assist with the development and/or implementation of food service in-service monthly.

• Assists with catering.

• Responsible for all cold station duties, including prep for next day supper, prep tray line items, and prep kitchen for next day

• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards

• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires familiarity with kitchen equipment.

• Must be able to read and follow a recipe, unsupervised.

• Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.

• Working knowledge of food preparation.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or current enrollment in secondary school.

• Ability to handle constructive criticism and accept feedback from residents regarding food concerns.

• Well-versed knowledge of all kitchen positions, tasks, and duties.

• High leadership skills.

• Basic math and computer skills.

• Works well independently, with little guidance.

• Ability to work with and serve various people is required, high-risk populations included.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

• High levels of dependability and responsibility.

• Must be available to work every other weekend and holiday rotation.

• A ServeSafe license is preferred

Background Check and Drug Screen Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing both a state and federal background check, as well as a drug and alcohol screening. Testing includes screening for both illegal and legal substances, including cannabis (THC).

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Must be able to push/pull delivery carts.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to work in hot, hectic environments: stand, walk, bend, use hands and appliances, and lift heavy items for extended periods.

Compensation details: 17-20 Hourly Wage

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