Senior Care Kitchen Cook — Create Nutritious Meals & Lead

Nhccare; Murfreesboro, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Part-time benefits

Job summary

The Health Center at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a motivated Food Service Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and supporting staff. Responsibilities include following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines, checking trays for accuracy, and assisting with receiving, storing, and labeling food to prevent waste.

This role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive pay, a team-focused environment, and

Qualifications

• Interest in food service and working with seniors or healthcare patients.
• Ability to follow recipes and learn therapeutic diet requirements.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Leadership qualities and ability to supervise when needed.
• Sanitation course certification required (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to recipes and therapeutic diets.
• Check trays for quality and presentation before delivery.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and labeling food to prevent waste.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and proper equipment care.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Communicate with staff, residents, and families.
• Participate in training and adhere to dress code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Instruction following

Education

Sanitation certification

Job description

The Health Center at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a motivated Food Service Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and supporting staff. Responsibilities include following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines, checking trays for accuracy, and assisting with receiving, storing, and labeling food to prevent waste.

This role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive pay, a team-focused environment, and