Cook

Senior Solutions, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Senior Solutions Management Group is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents on therapeutic diets and to follow all safety policies. You will handle food prep, portion control, labeling and storage, while maintaining clean work areas and timely service.

Prior ServSafe-type knowledge is a plus and weekend/holiday availability is required. Enjoy benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, a 401k and flexible spending account, as part of a full-time role

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Follow proper food handling and safety techniques according to established policies and regulations.
• Ensure proper quantity and quality of food is prepared and served on schedule.
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service.
• Label, date and store food according to policies.
• Washes pots, pans and utensils according to procedures.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Job description

Senior Solutions Management Group is a company born to provide excellent customer service and satisfaction to the senior residents it is entrusted to care for and the clients in which it is accountable to serve. Our Senior Solutions Management Group communities offer rewarding career opportunities for those interested in working in the senior care industry. We look for unique individuals that have a commitment to excellence and a fundamental passion for providing seniors with the assistance, companionship, and the rewarding lifestyle they deserve.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account

Dietary Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu
• Follow proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and regulations
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared
• Prepare food for special events as instructed by the supervisor
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food
• Use proper technique to taste prepared food to ensure quality taste and palatability prior to service
• Maintain the proper temperature of food during preparation and service
• Record temperatures of food according to established policy
• Ensures that the food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner
• Ensures that meals are sent from the kitchen or serving area according to established time schedules
• Properly label, date and store food according to established policies
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range
• Washes pots, pans, serving utensils, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing
• Make recommendations regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc.

Are you the team member we are looking for to secure this new job and have a blast providing a great variety of food to our residents and participating in events throughout the year! Great opportunity to show off your skills and grow with an amazing company!

Schedule: Full Time position. Please note that schedule requires working alternating weekends and requires holiday availability.

SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION IS A BIG PLUS!