Senior Living Cook

Foundry Commercial•Bartlett, TN

19d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Hearthside Senior Living in Bartlett is hiring a dependable and experienced Full-Time Cook / Dietary Cook / Food Service Cook to support our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. If you’re searching for a cook job in Bartlett, TN, line cook position, restaurant cook role, dietary cook opportunity, senior living cook job, healthcare cook position, cafeteria cook role, or institutional food service position, this is your opportunity to bring your culinary skills to a mission-driven, resident-focused environment. As a Cook / Dietary Services Cook / Kitchen Cook, you will prepare nutritious, home-style meals using scratch cooking techniques while following standardized recipes, portion control guidelines, and special diet requirements. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in restaurant kitchens, prep cook roles, hospital or nursing home dining, assisted living food service, or commercial kitchen environments who are confident in food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices. At Hearthside Senior Living – Bartlett, meals are more than food — they’re moments of comfort, dignity, and connection for the residents we serve. The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred.
Some software and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes. Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.
Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils. Properly maintain all kitchen equipment. Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.