Part Time Evening Cook

AdamsPlace•Murfreesboro, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares quality meals in a collaborative long-term care environment, contributing to the care and well-being of patients and customers. The role includes receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food according to menus, recipes, production sheets, therapeutic menus, and special diet orders. The Cook ensures meals meet quality, dietary, portion, presentation, and service-time requirements, and supports tray-line service and delivery of carts to floors as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and ensure product quality; date, label, and store items properly and use appropriate food-handling techniques.
Review menus, therapeutic menus, recipes, and production sheets before preparing meals.
Prepare and serve diets accurately and attractively, following planned portions and special diet requirements.
Follow standardized recipes and special diet orders and prepare enough food to meet service requirements.
Test and taste foods of all consistencies for appearance, flavor, aroma, and temperature, adjusting as needed.
Time meal and snack preparation to meet service schedules.
Check trays for diet accuracy, preferences, and quality before delivery.
Serve on the tray line and deliver carts to floors as needed.