Cook/Chef - FT

FREEDOM POINTE AT THE VILLAGES, LLC; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An extraordinary opportunity awaits you at a leading senior living community, where you can make a difference in the lives of residents through your culinary skills. As a Cook, you will not only prepare delicious meals but also create an inviting atmosphere that enhances the dining experience. This full-time position offers a chance to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional service while upholding high standards of food quality and cleanliness. If you have a passion for cooking and a heart for service, this role is perfect for you. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences for our residents!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $1000

Full-Time Benefits

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cooking experience in restaurant or senior living environments.
• Knowledge of food quality, sanitation, and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals adhering to quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen at all times.

Skills

Cooking Preparation

Food Quality Standards

Sanitation Practices

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Job description

Freedom Pointe at The Villages | Hendersonville, TN 37075

When you work at Clarendale at Indian Lake, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. You're part of an extraordinary company that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Clarendale at Indian Lake is recruiting for a hospitality-focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department and maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, creating a positive marketing environment.
• Support creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
• Must be available for some weekends
• Will be asked to do a drug screen, TB skin test, and background check (and pass)

Position: Line Cook || Full Time 35 to 40 hours weekly || Wage ranges: $17 to $19/hr pending years of experience || FT Benefits offered || sign-on bonus of $1000

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, please apply; we'd love to get to know you!