Compassionate Dietary Cook for Elder Care

Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents in a compassionate, safe, and hygienic environment. You will follow established menus and policies while ensuring timely service and high-quality food for residents with special dietary needs.

The role requires patience, tact, and the ability to work as part of a team in a healthcare setting. This full-time position is on-site at our Lebanon, TN facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, staff and visitors.
• Knowledge of elderly, ill and/or disabled.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Willingness to handle difficult residents.

Responsibilities

• To prepare food in accordance with current applicable standards and policies to ensure quality service.
• Adhere to established procedures and safety guidelines while serving residents.

Skills

Independent decision making

Interpersonal communication

Patience & empathy

Elderly care knowledge

Following directions

Difficult resident handling

Job description

Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents in a compassionate, safe, and hygienic environment. You will follow established menus and policies while ensuring timely service and high-quality food for residents with special dietary needs.

The role requires patience, tact, and the ability to work as part of a team in a healthcare setting. This full-time position is on-site at our Lebanon, TN facility.