Cook-Part Time

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Davis Heights (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY is seeking a part-time cook for a Senior Living dining program. The role requires following recipes, scaling dishes, and coordinating meal service with attention to dietary needs and resident satisfaction.

The position emphasizes multitasking, timely meal preparation, and maintaining spotless, safe kitchen and dining areas. Experience with large groups and a food-prep certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work part time hours, some evenings and weekends.
• Experience in cooking for large groups.
• Certificate in food-preparation training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and handle food in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Maintain clean and sanitized dining service areas and assist in receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
• Visit residents at each meal when available and ensure quality service.
• Prepare food and coordinate food service for special events as requested.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Time management

Adherence to diets

Reading menus

Multitasking

Food safety & cleanliness

Substitutions

Resident interaction

Education

Food preparation certificate

Job description

• Employee Type Part Time

Contact information

• Name Chris Kirkham
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Cooking in Senior Living is very rewarding and satisfying.

• You should be able to follow recipes and be able to scale up or down appropriately.
• Be able to use common sense and good cooking knowledge to make adjustments in seasonings.
• Have a basic understanding and willingness to adhere to the types of diets: mechanical soft, lactose free, gluten free, vegetarian, etc.
• Be able to read and follow individual menus at meal service time, placing the correct items on each plate in a pleasing and appetizing manner.
• Be able to use scratch and speed scratch cooking techniques.
• Time management is a must: you must be able to multitask (cook more than one thing at a time), prioritize your tasks, work efficiently and quickly. You must be able prepare and serve meals on time.
• Be flexible and able to make substitutions.
• Pay close attention to station cleanliness and safety and be able to follow a daily cleaning and closing checklist.
• Be able to wash dishes and leave your station the way you want it left for you.
• Be consistent, on-time, reliable and pleasant.
• Notify food service director of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
• Visit with residents at each meal when available and ensure quality service.
• Prepare food and coordinate food service for special events as requested.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to work part time hours, some evenings and weekends when needed.
• Experience in cooking for large groups
• Certificate in food-preparation training preferred
• Desire to work with senior adults

Summary

Prepare, serve, and handle food in accordance with federal and state regulations and the residence policies and procedures. Maintain clean and sanitized dining service areas and assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.