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Morning Cook – Adams Place 
Full-Time 

Join our Food & Nutrition Services team and help serve nutritious, high-quality meals to our residents!
Adams Place is seeking a motivated Food Service Cook to prepare, cook, and serve meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. This role also supports supervision and quality control in the absence of the FNS Manager.

What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare and serve meals according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and portion control

  • Check trays for accuracy, quality, and presentation before delivery

  • Assist in receiving, storing, and labeling food to prevent waste and ensure quality

  • Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and properly care for equipment

  • Use initiative with garnishes, seasonings, and food presentation

  • Follow all safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures

  • Communicate and cooperate with staff, residents, and families

  • Participate in training and adhere to department dress code

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Interest in food service and working with seniors or healthcare patients

  • Ability to prepare and cook meals, follow recipes, and learn therapeutic diet requirements

  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, proper sanitation and food safety procedures

  • Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform repetitive tasks

  • Leadership qualities and ability to supervise when needed

  • Sanitation course certification required (or ability to obtain)

  • Basic computer skills beneficial

Why Join Adams Place & NHC?

  • Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment

  • Competitive pay with full-time and part-time benefits available

  • Part of a nationally recognized leader in senior care, committed to compassion, integrity, and innovation

Apply today:  nhccare.com/locations/adamsplace/

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