Kitchen Services Lead, Full-time at Hopedale Medical Complex

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.

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 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.

Compensation details: 18-20 Hourly Wage

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