About this position
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.
Salary Information
Requirements
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 disclaimer:
Employees are required to pass a state and federal background check and pass a drug and alcohol test. We test for 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.