Cook

Morning Pointe Senior Living; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule with no late nights

Staff Meals and Free Uniform Program

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision, 401K with company plan

PTO and Holiday Pay

On-Demand Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Free Telehealth (Textcare)

Short and Long Term Disability

Career Development Program

Verizon Wireless Group Discount

Job summary

Morning Pointe Senior Living is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team in Knoxville. You’ll craft breakfast, lunch, and dinner items with attention to detail and meal quality for our residents.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining clean stations, and supporting the team to ensure timely, delicious meals. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of commercial kitchen/cooking experience.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Reading, writing, and basic math and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely.
• Able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items as directed in a sanitary, timely manner.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean and maintain stations with proper sanitation.
• Restock items as needed and assist in dish station when needed.
• Support team and residents with kindness and care.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Reliable transportation

Reading & writing

Basic math & verbal communication

Physical stamina (50 lbs)

Job description

COOK

You have seasoned kitchen skills, a passion for delicious meals, and a spirit of hospitality. Come put those great traits to work in a place where you truly make a difference in people’s lives- Morning Pointe Senior Living!

JOB DETAILS

As a Prep Cook, you’ll work with our kitchen team to expertly craft breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Attention to detail and quality care are important because your meals are something our residents look forward to every day.

BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule with no more late nights!
• Staff Meals and Free Uniform Program
• Managers who work alongside you and respect your work
• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• “On-Demand Pay” available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Telehealth (Textcare)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Career Development Program
• Verizon Wireless Group Discount

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of commercial kitchen/cooking experience
• Someone with reliable transportation
• Reading, writing, and basic math and verbal communication skills
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.
• The ability to use kitchen equipment safely
• Able to stand for long periods of time

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treat your team and residents with a genuine sense of kindness and care
• Present yourself in a professional manner with a great attitude
• Understand that honesty and ethics are an essential part of your success
• Use your skills and attention to detail to consistently create delicious meals
• Enjoy your work and understand your efforts have true purposePrepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain stations while practicing good safety and sanitation
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

Prep Cooks are expected to accomplish tasks outside of their scheduled station whenever necessary including expediting food and assisting in the dish station. As part of a team-oriented environment, Cooks assist in training opportunities and offer help to other areas and staff in need.

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Job Ref #: 77987941-e6fa-4a12-96d2-283ee0c4a1eb

Date Posted: 2026-10-27