Food Service Cook

Posted: Saturday, 06 September 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 06 October 2025
Index Requested on: 09/06/2025 07:56:03
Indexed on: 09/06/2025 07:56:03

Location: Murfreesboro, TN, 37127, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

The Health Center at Adams Place is hiring!

Description:

Food Service Cook - AdamsPlace
Full-Time

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

Apply today: nhccare.com/locations/adamsplace/

EOE

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

Apply Now