Food Service Worker - (Shift 1) Nashville, TN

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking a Full-Time Cook to prepare meals for residents in an institutional setting. You will follow approved menus, ensure portion control, and maintain quality and taste.

Responsibilities include food safety, sanitation, inventory management, collaboration with kitchen staff, and accommodating dietary restrictions. Flexibility to work weekends and holidays is required, with adherence to health regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation, particularly in an institutional setting.
• Ability to prepare and serve meals per approved menus from a Registered Dietician.
• Familiarity with USDA meal requirements for adults.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: follow recipes and meal plans for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: maintain kitchen hygiene and sanitize equipment.
• Inventory Management: track ingredients and report low stock.
• Collaboration: coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely meals.
• Customer Service: interact with staff and residents to accommodate dietary needs.
• Record Keeping: log temperatures and document food usage and waste.
• Flexibility: work a full-time schedule including weekends and holidays in line with health regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Nutrition knowledge

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Experience in food preparation, particularly in a institutional setting

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation, particularly in a institutional setting

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Following specific recipes and meal plans to prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner items. This can involve cooking large quantities of food, ensuring proper portion control, and maintaining the quality and taste of the dishes.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhering to food safety standards, including proper handling, storage, and preparation of food items. Keeping the kitchen area clean, washing dishes, and ensuring all equipment is sanitized.
• Inventory Management: Assisting in managing food inventory by tracking ingredients, notifying supervisors of low stock, and helping with the receipt and storage of food supplies.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service and adherence to dietary requirements.
• Customer Service: Occasionally interacting with staff and residents to serve meals, accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Record Keeping: Logging temperatures of food items and equipment, documenting food usage, and following procedures for food waste management.
• Full-Time Cooks need to be on a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and are expected to perform their duties efficiently and in accordance with health regulations.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic verbal and written communication skills to complex ideas and concepts to residents:
• Ability to prepare and serve meals and snacks in compliance with approved menus provided by a Registered Dietician.
• Familiarity with USDA meal requirements for adults in terms of portion size and nutritional content.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition, including managing food allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Basic knowledge on how to perform simple arithmetic operations, such as working with fractions, percentages, and ratios.

Abilities

• Preparing meals, snacks, and other food items according to the established menus and health guidelines.
• Maintaining proper hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation areas, including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment, countertops, stove, refrigerator, and garbage cans.
• Managing food inventory, including keeping an accurate count of supplies, and requesting approval for any menu changes.
• Ensuring the welfare, health, and safety of all residents during mealtimes, including maintaining an accessible file for food allergies.
• Supporting other staff by occasionally relieving staff for breaks, and maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Completing First Aid CPR training as scheduled.
• Maintaining clear communication with the supervisor regarding any food-related issues or concerns.

Certifications

• Must complete First Aid and CPR training as required.