Cook

The Aspenwood Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Perks at Work

Floating holiday

PTO rollover

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck advances

Healthcare options

Financial hardship programs

Compassionate leave

PTO cashout

Job summary

The Aspenwood Company is seeking a full-time cook at The Crestmoor at Green Hills in Nashville, TN. You will prepare a variety of meals, ensure adherence to dietary restrictions, and maintain high quality and presentation.

Responsibilities include sanitation, stock monitoring, training new staff, and active participation in emergency response activities while upholding professional appearance and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; culinary training is a plus.
• Food handler certification required within 60 days per State guidelines.
• 6 months to 1 year of proven experience as a cook.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures and ensure food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen ingredients according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor all food items for temperature, taste, and quality; ensure top-notch quality.
• Dress dishes for presentation before serving.
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and orderly; ensure equipment is cleaned and turned off before closing.
• Store all food properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check quality of ingredients and monitor stock levels; place orders with supervisor.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines and document accordingly.
• Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene.
• Attend required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community emergency response team.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training (plus)

Food handler certification required

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Benefits Include

• 401K with a 4% safe harbor match
• Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on purchases
• Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday
• Generous PTO that rolls over year over year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paycheck Advances
• Healthcare options
• Financial Hardship Programs
• Compassionate Leave
• PTO Cashout Option

Location:

The Crestmoor at Green Hills. an Independent and Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

Pay Rate:

$23/hr. - $26/hr.

Full-Time

Availability:

Must be available weekends/Sunday and holidays as needed

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, and baked goods, from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes.
• Adhere to residents' special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Monitor all food items for temperature, taste, and quality; taste food to ensure top-notch quality.
• Use various utensils and grillers to cook food, stirring or turning as needed.
• Dress dishes for a great presentation before serving.
• Keep the kitchen sanitized and orderly, ensuring all equipment is cleaned, working properly, and turned off before closing.
• Store all food and items properly to maintain freshness and safety.
• Check and ensure the quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for shortages with supervisor's approval.
• Follow nutrition and sanitation guidelines, including governmental and company policies, and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist in training and orienting new kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
• Attend all required in-service training sessions.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene as per company policies.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (culinary school training is a plus).
• Accredited food handler certification within 60 days, as per State guidelines.
• 6 months to 1 year of proven experience as a cook.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Team player with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

EOE/M/F/D/V