Cook --Assisted Living Community

Goodworks Unlimited•Mount Juliet, TN

About The Position

The Culinary Cook prepares and serves nutritious, appealing meals for residents of an assisted living community, meeting their dietary needs and preferences. The role works in a kitchen and food-service environment and includes food preparation, meal service, and related duties. It involves light lifting, irregular hours, and routine interaction with residents, staff, and visitors. The Cook is expected to treat the community as residents’ home, respect HIPAA requirements, maintain confidentiality, and communicate with the supervisor when job duties are unclear.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Food preparation experience preferred.
Food service training preferred.
Retirement industry experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Food service training.
Food preparation experience.
Retirement industry experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines, following portion sizes, food safety standards, nutritional requirements, and residents’ preferences and diets.
Coordinate meal preparation schedules, including planning, ingredient preparation, cooking, and serving, to deliver meals on time.
Monitor food, ingredient, and kitchen-equipment inventory; place orders as needed to maintain stock and minimize waste.
Follow standardized recipes and portion-control guidelines while accommodating dietary restrictions, preferences, and therapeutic needs.
Cook, store, and serve food at appropriate temperatures to maintain quality and prevent foodborne illness.
Present food attractively and tastefully.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation, including preparation surfaces, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, and protect them from contamination in compliance with health department regulations.
Assist with menu planning and recipe development, incorporating resident feedback, seasonal ingredients, and special dietary considerations.
Collaborate with dietary staff, including Dietary Managers, Nutritionists, and Dietary Aides, to coordinate meal service, address resident concerns, and support resident satisfaction.
Follow facility policies and procedures, including infection-control protocols, safety regulations, and quality-assurance measures, to maintain food-service licensure standards.
Participate in training and educational opportunities to enhance culinary skills, food-safety knowledge, and professional development.
Perform other duties requested by management, including food preparation, meal service, cleanup, and dishwashing.
Treat residents respectfully in their homes and comply with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
Understand job duties and communicate with the supervisor when clarification is needed.