Cook/Chef

FREEDOM POINTE AT THE VILLAGES, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community in Nashville seeks a Cook/Chef to join their Culinary Services team. This full-time role involves ensuring top-quality food preparation and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Successful candidates will have experience in food service and a passion for hospitality, making a positive impact on the resident dining experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.
• At least one year of cooking experience in a restaurant or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the culinary area.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet community standards.
• Assist with meal serving and evaluate food service quality.

Skills

Food quality

Sanitation

Cooking speed

Presentation

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

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This role involves full-scope, hands-on cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, with a focus on quality, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction. The position offers an exciting opportunity to be one of the first employees of the community and to join a dedicated team caring for residents.

Responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization standards.
2. Ensuring food quality, appearance, and presentation meet standards.
3. Producing and serving menu cycle programs compliant with nutritional and dietary requirements.
4. Demonstrating speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking.
5. Assisting with meal serving and ware washing.
6. Evaluating food service quality and making operational revisions as needed.
7. Representing the community positively to residents and visitors.
8. Supporting a culture of engagement, top-line revenue, and occupancy growth.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of restaurant, senior living, or equivalent cooking experience.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, we encourage you to apply!

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Restaurants

This job is currently active and accepting applications.