- Location
- Ripley, TN
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Join Our Team at Lauderdale Community Living Center!
Are you passionate about cooking and making a difference in the lives of others? Lauderdale Community Living Center is looking for a dependable, team-oriented Dietary Cook to join our team!
At Lauderdale, our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. As a Dietary Cook, you will play an important role in providing nutritious, delicious meals that support our residents’ health, comfort, and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, resident diet specifications, and prescribed dietary requirements.
- Review menus before food preparation and ensure meals are prepared in the appropriate quantities.
- Follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
- Verify meal trays for accuracy according to residents’ diet cards and dietary needs.
- Review diet changes and ensure menus are updated in accordance with facility procedures.
- Assist with directing and coordinating the activities of Dietary Assistants as needed.
- Ensure kitchen work areas, equipment, dishes, utensils, and floors are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Maintain proper storage of food, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing incoming food and supplies.
- Ensure necessary food and supplies are available for upcoming meals.
- Distribute menus and assist with meal service as needed.
- Demonstrate teamwork and a commitment to CES’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food preparation, safe food handling, and sanitation practices preferred.
- Ability to follow menus, recipes, and special dietary instructions.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
- Ability to follow facility policies and applicable dietary and sanitation regulations.
Why Join Community Eldercare Services?
At Lauderdale, we believe in creating meaningful connections and making a difference every day. Join a team that values compassion, honesty, accountability, relationships, and trustworthiness.
Skills
Food Safety