Cook – Quality Meals & Therapeutic Diets

The Phoenix at Opelika; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix at Opelika invites applications for a Cook to join our culinary team. The role reports to the Food and Beverage Director and requires handling all food production while maintaining quality, safety, and service standards in a community setting.

Expect to work Mon-Fri with every other weekend, ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance with all sanitation policies. A High School Diploma or GED and SERV Safe certification are required or obtainable. Culinary training preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED required.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
• One (1) year job related experience including food preparation and therapeutic diets.
• Maintains a current SERV Safe certificate or able to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with approved recipes and menus.
• Maintain sanitation and clean working areas to meet safety standards.
• Record temperatures and production quantities as required.
• Monitor quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes.
• Adhere to production sheets and regulatory compliance.
• Respect dietary needs and texture-modified preparations as directed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Record keeping

Temperature monitoring

Menu adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary apprenticeship or training

1 year related experience

SERV Safe Certification

Job description

The Phoenix at Opelika invites applications for a Cook to join our culinary team. The role reports to the Food and Beverage Director and requires handling all food production while maintaining quality, safety, and service standards in a community setting.

Expect to work Mon-Fri with every other weekend, ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance with all sanitation policies. A High School Diploma or GED and SERV Safe certification are required or obtainable. Culinary training preferred.