Baker / Assistant Cook / 9am-5pm
About The Position
NHC HealthCare Franklin is seeking a dependable, creative, and enthusiastic Baker/Assistant Cook for its Food and Nutrition Services team. The role involves baking desserts, preparing menu items and meals for residents, and supporting meal service. The position offers a consistent daytime schedule of 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, five days per week, with no late nights. The stated pay is $17–$20 per hour. The successful candidate will help provide nutritious, delicious meals in a supportive, team-oriented healthcare setting. They will follow menus, production sheets, standardized recipes, food safety standards, and special dietary instructions while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen. Previous cooking, baking, or food service experience is preferred; healthcare food service experience is a plus but is not required.
Requirements
- Enjoy baking, cooking, and preparing quality food.
- Be a dependable team player with a positive attitude.
- Have strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and food presentation.
- Be able to follow recipes, menus, and special dietary instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous cooking, baking, or food service experience is preferred.
- Healthcare food service experience is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake desserts and other menu items for resident meals.
- Assist with meal preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Follow daily menus, production sheets, standardized recipes, and special dietary requirements.
- Prepare cold foods, side dishes, and other items needed for meal service.
- Keep the tray line refrigerator stocked, organized, and ready for service.
- Assist morning and evening cooks with food preparation as needed.
- Help serve meals on the tray line and in the dining room.
- Assist with setting tables, serving residents, and clearing dining areas when needed.
- Wash, clean, and properly store pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while following food safety standards.
- Work closely with team members to ensure residents receive quality meals and excellent service.
Benefits
- Free meal every shift
- Earned time off
- Holiday incentive pay
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending plan
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Free uniform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
