Cook

Remember Me Senior Care; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Remember Me Senior Care in Cleveland, TN is seeking a dedicated Dining Service Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation, service, and kitchen sanitation under the Dining Services Director.

You will prepare food per menu, ensure proper portioning and serving, maintain cleanliness, label stored foods, and coordinate with care staff to deliver quality meals that meet special diets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Knowledge of special diets.
• State Food Service Certification required, if applicable.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and follow written/oral instructions.
• Basic math for measurements and portions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under supervision.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to recipes.
• Maintain standards of kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Label and date all stored foods in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage.
• Coordinate work with care staff aides/servers to ensure smooth meal service.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and cleaning schedules.

Skills

English communication

Reading comprehension

Food service teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About this position

About Remember Me Senior Care

Remember Me Senior Care (RMSC) is an Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhood that has a passion to serve with kindness and love.

About the role

This position works under the Dining Service Director and supports all activities related to the Dining department and the dining room. The position is responsible for quality meals served, quality of service delivery during meal service, for maintaining standards of kitchen cleanliness and for the compliance with special diets offered by the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the Dining Services Director.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified mealtimes.
• Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to policy.
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all food to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen, and food storage areas.
• Coordinates work of care staff aides/servers.
• Efficiently uses time to complete assigned work.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and, in a manner, consistent with Remember Me Senior Care culture and values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; minimum of one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Positions require knowledge of special diets.

Certifications, Licenses and other Special Requirements

State Food Service Certification required, if applicable.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to residents, residents’ families, and other employees of the company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportion, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Cognitive Demands: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co‑workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• On‑Call on an as needed basis
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Climb or balance
• Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens; up to 5 pounds, up to 10 pounds, up to 50 pounds
• Vision: Frequently