Institutional Cook | $20/hr | $1,000 Signing Bonus

1515 E Magnolia Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917

$20.00 PER HOUR + EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Up to $5.55 Per Hour in Employer-Paid Benefits
Total Compensation Up to $25.55 Per Hour

$1,000 SIGNING BONUS

Work Hours Will Be Determined

Midway Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Institutional Cook to join our team. This is a full-time role offering stable employment, competitive pay, an excellent benefits package, and long-term career stability.

The Institutional Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner using standard cooking techniques and appropriate commercial kitchen equipment while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.

What We Offer

• $20.00 per hour base pay
• Up to $5.55 per hour in employer-paid benefits - total compensation up to $25.55 per hour
• $1,000 signing bonus
• Health insurance - company pays most of the cost; multiple plans available
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Sick and vacation leave
• Education assistance program available
• Stable, full-time employment

Health Benefit Option:

Employees who have their own qualifying personal health insurance may be eligible to receive the full $5.55 per hour benefit value with proof of coverage.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to established menus and requirements
• Use standard cooking techniques and appropriate commercial kitchen equipment
• Prepare food in appropriate quantities while maintaining quality and portion control
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness requirements
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized food-service environment
• Properly store, handle, and rotate food and supplies
• Follow facility policies and procedures related to food service and sanitation
• Perform other food-service duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Previous institutional cooking experience beneficial but not required
• Ability to prepare meals using standard cooking techniques and commercial kitchen equipment
• Ability to work effectively in a structured institutional environment
• Valid driver's license
• No prior criminal history
• Dependable and able to maintain regular attendance
• Ability to comply with all facility safety, sanitation, and food-service requirements

Join Our Team:

If you are a cook, or willing to learn, looking for competitive pay, excellent benefits, and stable full-time employment, we encourage you to apply.

You can apply online with your resume or walk in Monday through Friday from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are hiring with limited openings available.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace