Cook

Harmony Health Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Tennessee seeks an Assistant Chef/Kitchen Staff to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for food storage and sanitation, aiding the culinary team in meal preparation, and assisting in training new kitchen staff. Ideal candidates should have food handling certifications, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and experience in food services. This full-time position requires availability for specified hours and offers $19 - $21 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Food handling certifications that apply.
• Experience with food preparation including cooking and plating meals.
• 1+ years of kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly store and dispose of food.
• Ensure health and sanitation standards compliance.
• Aid culinary team in preparing dishes.

Skills

Food handling certifications

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Experience with food preparation

Communication skills

Compassion for residents and staff

Ability to work a fast pace environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WEEKENDS REQUIRED

Description

$19 - $21 per hour based on experience

Hours

Full-Time availability, 10am-6pm

Job Summary

Our company is looking for an Assistant Chef/Kitchen Staff to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Properly store and dispose of food;
• Ensure health and sanitation standards are in compliance with regulations;
• Aid culinary team in preparing dishes to recipe;
• Assist in training new kitchen staff team members;
• Aid culinary team in preparing dishes to recipe, garnishing and plating of dishes;
• Aid team in preparing dishes to recipe;
• Help cleaning and organizing in the kitchen;
• Knowledge of scheduling and food inventory.

Requirements

• Food handling certifications that apply;
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils;
• Experience with food preparation including cooking and plating meals;
• Demonstrate humility;
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of the job;
• The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time and work overtime as needed;
• Work with integrity in all interactions;
• Experience with dining services in a Chef, Cook, Sous Chef or Dietary Aide role;
• Express compassion for residents, staff and guests on a consistent basis;
• Work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale;
• The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Prefer past experience in this position but not mandatory if you are flexible, a quick learner and a hard worker;
• Proven past experience;
• Ability to communicate and listen and execute effectively;
• Appropriate attitude and mindset for fast pace environment.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of kitchen experience preferred but not required

Complete training or certifications in CPR, HIPAA, HIV/AIDS, Verbal De‑Escalation, Incident Reporting, Infection/STD Risks, HEP B/C, and Abuse, Neglect, Trauma, and Exploitation, Understanding SUD, and any other training required by the State or the Joint Commission.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.