Compassionate Cook for Senior Care Dining

Hillcrest Healthcare; Corinth (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Healthcare in Tennessee requires a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role emphasizes teamwork, hygiene, and adherence to prescribed diets while maintaining a compassionate approach to elderly and disabled residents.

Responsibilities include cooking per menu and diet plans, ensuring safety and sanitation, serving meals on schedule, and supporting special events as directed by the administrator and Dietary Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Organized and detail-oriented work performance.
• Good communication skills with self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for elderly and disabled residents.
• Able to comply with Residents' Rights and Facility Policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook resident meals according to menu and portions.
• Prepare meals according to proper methods and temperatures.
• Clean work area and equipment per sanitation requirements.
• Taste, smell, and observe foods to ensure quality and appeal.
• Prepare meals on time to meet serving schedules.
• Serve food per dietary guidelines and check trays.
• Monitor portions to prevent waste.
• Prepare foods for staff, families, and special events as directed.
• Prepare and serve foods per planned menus and diet plans.
• Inspect diet trays to ensure correct diet is served.
• Attend in-service education programs.
• Be familiar with safety protocols and confidentiality.
• Protect residents from neglect and protect personal property.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Experience in large-scale cooking

Organized work style

Strong communication skills

Caring for elderly residents

Adherence to facility policies

Job description

Hillcrest Healthcare in Tennessee requires a dedicated cook to prepare meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role emphasizes teamwork, hygiene, and adherence to prescribed diets while maintaining a compassionate approach to elderly and disabled residents.

Responsibilities include cooking per menu and diet plans, ensuring safety and sanitation, serving meals on schedule, and supporting special events as directed by the administrator and Dietary Manager.