Cook - K12

Genuine Foods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

1.5x Pay on Holidays Worked

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Career Growth

Job summary

Genuine Foods in Nashville, TN is seeking a school-based Cook to prepare and serve meals according to daily menus and recipe standards. You’ll gain hands-on culinary skills and join a supportive team dedicated to student well-being.

The role requires at least 1 year of line cook or culinary experience, a strong customer-service mindset, teamwork, punctuality, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You will work in a school environment with USDA NSLP compliance learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and level headedness.
• Able to climb stairs and lift up 50 lbs.
• Able to work in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to the daily menu and recipes.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure food is prepared on time for service.
• Maintain a clean work environment and assist with cleaning duties.
• Keep area stocked and organized.

Skills

Line cook

Customer service

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

ABOUT GENUINE FOODSAt Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.Mon-Fri ScheduleABOUT THIS POSITIONThe Cook position will be located in a school setting. The cook performs a variety of job responsibilities relating to preparing and serving food in accordance with the daily menu and recipe standards. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills to advance your career. We are a supportive team that values and respects each other. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and has a superior customer service orientation.Ensure food safety standards are being followed at all timesCook and prep food correctly based on recipes and specifications provided from the Chef/Genuine FoodsCoordinate with team members to ensure all food is prepared on time for serviceMaintain a clean working environment and help the team with any additional cleaning dutiesKeep area stocked and organizedPerform any additional duties as assignedMust be flexible & team-oriented!1 year of line cook or culinary experienceWillingness to learn the compliance requirements of the USDA National School Lunch Program.Positive attitude, strong work ethic and level headedness.Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.Able to climb stairs and lift up 50 lbs.Interest in and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to help students enhance their minds, bodies and happiness.Must be able to work in a school environment.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits and Perks:Paid Time Off1.5x Pay on Holidays WorkedMedical, dental and vision benefitsCareer GrowthGENUINE VALUESTrustworthiness: Integrity. Transparency. Reliability. Consistency. Best quality possible. Delivery excellence.Personal accountability: Ownership in solving problems. No excuses. Never compromising. Learn from mistakes. Financial stewardship of the bottom line (ours and customers’), without sacrificing quality.People first: Human centered solutions/approach. Whole person. Teamwork. Hospitality. Every single person matters. Humanity. Empathy. Meeting people where they are. Culturally responsive.Entrepreneurial: Adaptable. Nimble. Go the extra mile. Responsive. Encouraged to try new things.