Cook Full Time Experience Needed Senior Living

TerraBella Senior Living; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

TerraBella Senior Living, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a Cook to join their community at Deane Hill Place. The Cook will be responsible for preparing hot and cold menu items, ensuring proper food preparation and portioning, and maintaining food quality. Ideal candidates should have experience in senior living, strong organizational and communication skills, and attention to detail. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, along with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with production methods, portion control, and food handling safety required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items.
• Ensure proper preparation and serving of foods.
• Taste and prepare food for quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Food handling safety

Job description

TerraBella Senior Living proudly serves thousands of residents and families, offering a full range of lifestyle and care options including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short‑term Respite. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in America, TerraBella communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026.

TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Cook to join our community, Deane Hill Place.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad‑bar, and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred;
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required;
• Strong organizational skills a must;
• Strong communication skills;
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required;
• Must be able to work weekends.

Benefits

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness‑related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V.

Job Code: 1006763