Cook - Part time in Ripley, Tennessee at Lauderdale Community Living Center

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.