Cook at TMR Management LLC – Aiken, South Carolina

Job Summary:

Hiring for a full time, experienced line cook looking to grow professionally with Executive Chef mentor with over 30 years experience on site. Upward mobility within the department for the right candidate. The Cook will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff. We offer our Residents Fine Dining/Restaurant style meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The position will rotate between 1st and 2nd shift, 6am to 7pm, no late nights.

Wage scale for experienced cooks - $16 to $20 per hour.

All applicants must undergo a criminal background check, in Senior Living environment a number of felony and misdemeanor convictions will bar you from employment.

Cumberland Village is a drug-free environment. All applicants must successfully pass a drug screening test.

Only serious and qualified applicants should apply!

We accept walk in applicants Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5PM at 3335 Wise Creek Lane, Aiken SC 29801. Interviews can happen on the spot! Submit resume online or in-person!

Cumberland Village owned and operated by TMR Management, LLC.

We offer Health Insurance, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays, and more!

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience working in Senior living community preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work various shifts, evening hours and early morning hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.