Food Service Cook

National Healthcare Corporation•Murfreesboro, TN

53d

About The Position

Join our Food & Nutrition Services team and help serve nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents! Adams Place is seeking a motivated Food Service Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. This role also supports supervision and quality control in the absence of the FNS Manager. What You'll Do:

Requirements

Interest in food service and working with seniors or healthcare patients
Ability to prepare and cook meals, follow recipes, and learn therapeutic diet requirements
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, proper sanitation and food safety procedures
Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform repetitive tasks
Leadership qualities and ability to supervise when needed
Sanitation course certification required (or ability to obtain)
Basic computer skills beneficial

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills beneficial

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and portion control
Check trays for accuracy, quality, and presentation before delivery
Assist in receiving, storing, and labeling food to prevent waste and ensure quality
Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and properly care for equipment
Use initiative with garnishes, seasonings, and food presentation
Follow all safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
Communicate and cooperate with staff, residents, and families
Participate in training and adhere to department dress code
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay with full-time and part-time benefits available
Part of a nationally recognized leader in senior care, committed to compassion, integrity, and innovation

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