Cook - Assisted Living

Spring Arbor Senior Living • Crossville, TN

21h

About The Position

NOW HIRING: Cook / Line Cook / Dietary Cook (Senior Living)Spring Arbor of Crossville | Crossville, TN 💲 Competitive Pay | 🕒 Full-Time | 🍽️ Stable Schedule Schedule:Full-Time | 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM | Friday – Monday 🔥 Love Cooking? Turn Your Passion Into Purpose! If you enjoy creating flavorful, home-style meals and want a role where your work truly matters, this is it. Join our team and help bring comfort, joy, and nutrition to our residents every day. 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 food borne 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED