Senior Living Cook — Nutritious Meals, Timely Service

Vitality Living; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Living in Smyrna, TN seeks a Cook to deliver nutritious, appetizing meals for residents and visitors, following approved menus and dietary orders.

You will ensure food safety, manage portions, supervise kitchen tasks, and assist with meal service. This role requires strong English communication and ability to work with aging populations.

Join a team focused on quality, sanitation, and resident satisfaction; onboarding trainings and regular team meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of institutional or full-service restaurant cooking experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Meet state or provincial health related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and Daily Food Production Record for instructions.
• Prepare meals that are nutritious, appetizing, and attractive according to company menus and recipes.
• Adhere to all food-related safety/sanitation procedures.
• Adhere to portion control policies.
• Ensure food and supplies are available for meals planned.
• Supervise preparation of serving carts.
• Prepare and serve food attractively and punctually.
• Adhere to proper procedures for covering, dating, labeling, and storing of food in a timely manner.

Skills

Food preparation

English communication

Health regulations

Restaurant cooking

Job description

Vitality Living in Smyrna, TN seeks a Cook to deliver nutritious, appetizing meals for residents and visitors, following approved menus and dietary orders.

You will ensure food safety, manage portions, supervise kitchen tasks, and assist with meal service. This role requires strong English communication and ability to work with aging populations.

Join a team focused on quality, sanitation, and resident satisfaction; onboarding trainings and regular team meetings are expected.