Food Service Cook

The Health Center at Adams Place
Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA

Join our Food & Nutrition Services team and help serve nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents!
Adams Place is seeking a motivated Food Service Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. This role also supports supervision and quality control in the absence of the FNS Manager.

What You’ll Do:

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

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

Sanitation course certification required (or ability to obtain)

Basic computer skills beneficial

Why Join Adams Place & NHC?

Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment

Competitive pay with full-time and part-time benefits available

Part of a nationally recognized leader in senior care, committed to compassion, integrity, and innovation

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