Highlights
Basic verbal and written communication skills to complex ideas and concepts to residents: Ability to prepare and serve meals and snacks in compliance with approved menus provided by a Registered Dietician. Maintaining proper hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation areas, including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment, countertops, stove, refrigerator, and garbage cans.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Nashville, TN |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://crescensinc.com/ |
Description
Job Title: Food Service Worker/Cook
Location: Nashville, TN
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Engagement Type: 11+ Months Contract
Interview Type: In Person
Hours/Day: 12.5
Shift: Alternating schedule of:
General Description:
The role of Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to established
recipes and dietary guidelines, typically in a food service or institutional setting. This job
reports to the building IDD Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge &Abilities
Certifications:
Physical Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
Additional Information:
Location: Nashville, TN
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Engagement Type: 11+ Months Contract
Interview Type: In Person
Hours/Day: 12.5
Shift: Alternating schedule of:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 6:30AM 7:30PM
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30AM 7:30PM
General Description:
The role of Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to established
recipes and dietary guidelines, typically in a food service or institutional setting. This job
reports to the building IDD Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in food preparation, particularly in a institutional setting Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meal Preparation: Following specific recipes and meal plans to prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner items. This can involve cooking large quantities of food, ensuring proper portion control, and maintaining the quality and taste of the dishes.
- Food Safety and Sanitation: Adhering to food safety standards, including proper handling, storage, and preparation of food items. Keeping the kitchen area clean, washing dishes, and ensuring all equipment is sanitized.
- Inventory Management: Assisting in managing food inventory by tracking ingredients, notifying supervisors of low stock, and helping with the receipt and storage of food supplies.
- Collaboration: Working closely with other kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service and adherence to dietary requirements.
- Customer Service: Occasionally interacting with staff and residents to serve meals, accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Record Keeping: Logging temperatures of food items and equipment, documenting food usage, and following procedures for food waste management.
- Full-Time Cooks need to be on a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and are expected to perform their duties efficiently and in accordance with health regulations.
Knowledge &Abilities
- Basic verbal and written communication skills to complex ideas and concepts to residents:
- Ability to prepare and serve meals and snacks in compliance with approved menus provided by a Registered Dietician.
- Familiarity with USDA meal requirements for adults in terms of portion size and nutritional content.
- Basic knowledge of nutrition, including managing food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Basic knowledge on how to perform simple arithmetic operations, such as working with fractions, percentages, and ratios.
- Abilities:
- Preparing meals, snacks, and other food items according to the established menus and health guidelines.
- Maintaining proper hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation areas, including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment, countertops, stove, refrigerator, and garbage cans.
- Managing food inventory, including keeping an accurate count of supplies, and requesting approval for any menu changes.
- Ensuring the welfare, health, and safety of all residents during mealtimes, including maintaining an accessible file for food allergies.
- Supporting other staff by occasionally relieving staff for breaks, and maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
- Completing First Aid CPR training as scheduled.
- Maintaining clear communication with the supervisor regarding any food-related issues or concerns.
Certifications:
- Must complete First Aid and CPR training as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move kitchen supplies and equipment as needed.
- Capability to stand for extended periods during food preparation.
Additional Requirements:
- Must always demonstrate proper hygiene in food preparation.
- Willingness to perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
- Selected applicants must verify experience/highest degree held.
- The selected applicant must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee Drug- Free Workplace Policy, and other policies.
- Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check and fingerprinting, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal
- reference checks.
About Company
Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada. We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality.
Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk. A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices.
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