Morning Grill Cook – Full-Time, Senior Living Kitchen

AdamsPlace; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Adams Place is seeking a motivated Morning Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. You will prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and supporting supervision in the absence of the FNS Manager.

Join a team dedicated to nutritious meals, high quality service, and compassionate care for seniors. This role offers full-time hours with benefits and opportunities to contribute to resident well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in food service and working with seniors or healthcare patients.
• Ability to prepare and cook meals, follow recipes, and learn therapeutic diet requirements.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, proper sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform repetitive tasks.
• Leadership qualities and ability to supervise when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and portion control.
• Check trays for accuracy, quality, and presentation before delivery.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and labeling food to prevent waste and ensure quality.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and properly care for equipment.
• Use initiative with garnishes, seasonings, and food presentation.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Communicate and cooperate with staff, residents, and families.
• Participate in training and adhere to department dress code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation & food safety

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Job description

Adams Place is seeking a motivated Morning Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. You will prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and supporting supervision in the absence of the FNS Manager.

Join a team dedicated to nutritious meals, high quality service, and compassionate care for seniors. This role offers full-time hours with benefits and opportunities to contribute to resident well-being in a supportive environment.