Cook-Murfreesboro

American House Senior Living Communities • Murfreesboro, TN

13h

About The Position

Cooks provide exceptional culinary experiences to residents and guests each day. This hands-on, full-service role supports the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room, preparing meals for residents and staff. Management and team members provide training in the skills needed to respond to residents’ preferences while serving balanced and nutritious meals. Candidates from all industries are welcome, including restaurant workers displaced from their jobs and people passionate about customer service. The employer states that it provides excellent work hours and flexible schedules.

Requirements

• Basic culinary skills and willingness to cook from scratch and prepare a variety of menu items.
• Interpersonal relationship skills, passion, and empathy.
• Compassion for serving others.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must pass a background check and TB test.
• Must obtain and maintain a Serve Safe Certification.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in dietary or food services.
• Experience working in banquet or catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare restaurant-quality meals and beverages for residents.
• Help create varied, creative, and nutritious menus that consider residents’ requests; prepare daily specials and fill special orders.
• Follow the posted schedule and complete work and cleaning assignments for the front and back of the house.
• Maintain proper hygiene during food handling and preparation and meet sanitation requirements for the food service area and its personnel in accordance with State Health Department regulations.
• Set up food and supplies for special events throughout the community in coordination with the building Executive Director and Lifestyle Director.
• Wear the proper uniform each workday.
• Know and follow the employee handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Corporate Culinary Support Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed