Cook-Full Time

Legacy Village of Hendersonville•Cleveland, TN

37d

About The Position

Prepare, serve, and handle food in accordance with federal and state regulations and the residence policies and procedures. Maintain clean and sanitized dining service areas and assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products. Cooking in Senior Living is very rewarding and satisfying.

Requirements

Experience in cooking for large groups
Be consistent, on-time, reliable and pleasant.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in food-preparation training preferred
Desire to work with senior adults

Responsibilities

Prepare, serve, and handle food in accordance with federal and state regulations and the residence policies and procedures.
Maintain clean and sanitized dining service areas
Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
Follow recipes and be able to scale up or down appropriately.
Use common sense and good cooking knowledge to make adjustments in seasonings.
Adhere to the types of diets: mechanical soft, lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian, etc.
Read and follow individual menus at meal service time, placing the correct items on each plate in a pleasing and appetizing manner.
Use scratch and speed scratch cooking techniques.
Multitask (cook more than one thing at a time), prioritize your tasks, work efficiently and quickly.
Prepare and serve meals on time.
Be flexible and able to make substitutions.
Pay close attention to station cleanliness and safety and be able to follow a daily cleaning and closing checklist.
Wash dishes and leave your station the way you want it left for you.
Notify food service director of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
Visit with residents at each meal when available and ensure quality service.
Prepare food and coordinate food service for special events as requested.
Assist with other duties as assigned.