Dietary Cook

DIETARY COOK - FULL TIME

Department: Dietary

Reports To: Dietary Manager

Shift: 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

PRIMARY DUTY:

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook is to prepare and provide food service to residents in a cost-effective, efficient manner to safely meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Keep work area clean and sanitize work surfaces after food preparation.
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
• Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
• Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Responsible for care of food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to Dietary Manager
• Complies with state and federal sanitation standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform kitchen tasks safely.
• Previous experience preparing meals in healthcare environmental services preferred.
• Understanding of modifications for diabetic, low-sodium, soft diet, or allergen-free meals.
• Effectively interacting with residents, staff, and management regarding dietary needs and preferences.
• Precision in following dietary guidelines and meal plans.
• Willingness to adjust to changing menus, resident needs, or departmental priorities.
• Ability to prepare nutritious, appealing, and balanced meals efficiently.
• Must be able to positively interact with other staff, residents and families.
• Efficiently managing responsibilities while coordinating with staff and dietary team.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.