Cook - Part time

Community Eldercare Services, LLC; Ripley (TN); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lauderdale Community Living Center is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our team. You will prepare nutritious meals that support residents’ health and well-being, working in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities include following menus and dietary restrictions, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with meal service. Prior cooking or food service experience is preferred, and attention to detail is essential to ensure quality and consistency.

Formación

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safe food handling, and sanitation practices preferred.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, resident diet specifications, and prescribed dietary requirements.
• Review menus before food preparation and ensure meals are prepared in the appropriate quantities.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Verify meal trays for accuracy according to residents’ diet cards and dietary needs.
• Review diet changes and ensure menus are updated in accordance with facility procedures.
• Assist with directing and coordinating the activities of Dietary Assistants as needed.
• Distribute menus and assist with meal service as needed.

Conocimientos

Cooking

Food Safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Description

Join Our Team at Lauderdale Community Living Center!

Are you passionate about cooking and making a difference in the lives of others? Lauderdale Community Living Center is looking for a dependable, team-oriented Dietary Cook to join our team!

At Lauderdale, our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. As a Dietary Cook, you will play an important role in providing nutritious, delicious meals that support our residents’ health, comfort, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, resident diet specifications, and prescribed dietary requirements.
• Review menus before food preparation and ensure meals are prepared in the appropriate quantities.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Verify meal trays for accuracy according to residents’ diet cards and dietary needs.
• Review diet changes and ensure menus are updated in accordance with facility procedures.
• Assist with directing and coordinating the activities of Dietary Assistants as needed.
• Ensure kitchen work areas, equipment, dishes, utensils, and floors are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Maintain proper storage of food, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Ensure necessary food and supplies are available for upcoming meals.
• Distribute menus and assist with meal service as needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork and a commitment to CES’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safe food handling, and sanitation practices preferred.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and special dietary instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to follow facility policies and applicable dietary and sanitation regulations.

Why Join Community Eldercare Services?

At Lauderdale, we believe in creating meaningful connections and making a difference every day. Join a team that values compassion, honesty, accountability, relationships, and trustworthiness.