Evening Culinary Cook - Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Maristone-of-Frankli; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

401(k) retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Job summary

Maristone of Franklin is seeking a skilled Culinary Cook for an evening full-time role at our senior living community in Franklin, TN. You will prepare nutritious, attractively plated meals, manage temperatures, and ensure food safety.

Responsibilities include menu planning, dietary accommodations, supervising servers, handling deliveries, and maintaining a clean food service area. The position requires ServSafe completion and strong leadership to support residents’ dining experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe education completed.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and computer skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds and bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach and sit for long periods.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in batches ensuring proper temperature.
• Taste all food before serving to residents to ensure the food is good quality and palatable.
• Plan menus and prepare seasonally inspired meals, including any special dietary requirements.
• Monitor and record food temperatures at each meal.
• Frequently taste and adjust food for proper appearance, flavor, smell, and consistency.
• Plan Chef's Choice items to be served daily, verifying selection with Culinary Director as requested.
• Supervise servers to prepare food, clean, and store supplies and equipment.
• Oversee servers as they complete resident checklists and communicate to ensure residents’ needs are met.
• Assists in receiving and storage of deliveries from vendors.
• Maintains a clean food service work area as food preparation and service is in process.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Time-management

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Maristone of Franklin is seeking a skilled Culinary Cook for an evening full-time role at our senior living community in Franklin, TN. You will prepare nutritious, attractively plated meals, manage temperatures, and ensure food safety.

Responsibilities include menu planning, dietary accommodations, supervising servers, handling deliveries, and maintaining a clean food service area. The position requires ServSafe completion and strong leadership to support residents’ dining experience.