Food Service Team Member / Cook
About the role
NHC Springfield is hiring a Team Member / Cook to join their dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while pursuing personal career growth.
Responsibilities
- Cook meals for residents and guests
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary requirements
- Ensure food safety and quality standards are met
- Adapt recipes to meet special dietary needs
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food service or related field preferred
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for part-time positions)
- Ability to work flexible hours including AM shifts
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and recipes
Skills
- Basic cooking skills
- Knowledge of nutrition principles
- Attention to detail
- Customer service orientation
Benefits
- Family-like culture
- Schedule flexibility
- Work-life balance
- No late nights
- Free shift meal
- Earned time off
- Holiday incentive pay
- Continued education opportunities
- Referral bonus program
- 401(k) match
- Vaccinations and testing
- Medical, dental, vision, flex spending accounts
Pay
The pay for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
The AM Shifts are available for this position.
Employment Type
This is a Full Time or Part Time position.
Company Information
National HealthCare Corporation has been providing the best in senior care for 50 years. We believe in respecting individuals, promoting recovery, well-being, and independence. We operate multiple facilities including skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, behavioral health hospitals, retirement communities, and homecare agencies. We also offer memory care, long-term care pharmacies, behavioral health, rehabilitation services, and management and accounting services to third parties.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.