Cook/Chef - Shelby Gardens

Orchard Heights, Inc.; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Two pay increases per year

Dayforce Wallet

Hotel Employee Discounts

Job summary

A senior living facility in Cordova is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents. This position requires prior cooking experience and the ability to manage food preparation in large quantities. The role offers a competitive pay based on experience, along with two pay increases per year and unique employee discounts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Prior cooking experience is necessary.
• Must be able to prepare a variety of foods in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all types of meals including soups, salads, and desserts.
• Ensure meals are nutritionally balanced and attractively served.

Skills

Cooking experience

Ability to prepare large quantities of food

Knowledge of special diets

Attention to cooking times and temperatures

Food waste management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

1535 Appling Care Ln, Cordova, TN 38016, USA

Job Description

Bacon, eggs and more – oh my! Shelby Gardens Senior Living in Cordova is hiring for a Cook and we are hungry for your culinary skills!

No long nights in the kitchen! The shifts for this position are 6am-1:30pm and 11:30am-6:00pm, rotating shifts.

As a cook, you will prepare and/or direct the preparation, seasoning and cooking of all salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts and all other foods. All meals will be exemplary restaurant quality, nutritionally balanced and attractively served. Our goal is to provide the best food and service for our residents.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Prior cooking experience.
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times and temperature controls.
• Ability to estimate quantities of food required, utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals, and ability to limit waste.

At Shelby Gardens Senior Living, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Two (2) pay increases per year.
• Dayforce Wallet (Any day is payday so you can get paid on your terms!)
• Hotel Employee Discounts (exclusive and unique to us!)