Cook for the Elderly

Brookdale Hattiesburg; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Brookdale Hattiesburg in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a food service worker to prepare all meals per menu and recipes while upholding safe and sanitary kitchen practices. You will prepare, portion, and serve foods across shifts, ensuring timely service and quality results.

The role supports various shifts (day and night) and offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with hourly pay. Ideal candidates have 1 year restaurant experience; ServSafe is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of restaurant experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards.
• Ability to prepare and portion food according to recipes and menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food according to menu and recipes in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Prepare food promptly for meal times and maintain kitchen organization.
• Label and date all food in storage; prevent contamination and waste.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Sanitation knowledge

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

1. Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the dining services coordinator/manager.

2. Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.

3. Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.

4. Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.

5. Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.

6. Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.

7. Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.

8. Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.

9. Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.

10. Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.

11. Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.

12. Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hattiesburg, MS 39402: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• ServSafe (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Health insurance

Qualifications

Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)