COOK TEAM LEADER

Blount Memorial; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount Memorial Hospital is seeking a Cook Team Leader to oversee food preparation and quality in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will possess significant cooking experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain customer service excellence. Responsibilities include menu development, training staff, and ensuring safety standards are met. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and therapeutic diets required.
• Competency in BMH Dietary Manual to be demonstrated within 1 month.

Responsibilities

• Cook a variety of foods according to department recipes.
• Manage safety, taste, and cost while cooking.
• Lead daily shifts and train new hires.

Skills

Sanitary food handling

Good communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Formal culinary training

Job description

Join to apply for the COOK TEAM LEADER role at Blount Memorial Hospital.

Responsibilities include cooking a variety of foods according to department recipes, managing safety, taste, and cost, and adjusting production levels to meet demand. The role involves customer service, training new hires, leading daily shifts, planning weekly responsibilities, developing hospital menus, and demonstrating excellence in salad, bakery, and line cooking.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; 5-10 years of professional cooking experience preferred. ServSafe certification required within 3 months of hire. Formal culinary training preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, safety, and therapeutic diets required. Competency in BMH Dietary Manual to be demonstrated within 1 month.
• Skills include sanitary food handling, good communication, time management, and customer service.
• Abilities include following recipes, working within time frames, managing own time, observing customer volume, and having open scheduling availability.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Food Service / Culinary

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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