Compassionate Dietary Cook for Elder Care

Apploi; Roan Mountain (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will support breakfast, lunch, and dinner service while adhering to dietary restrictions and ensuring quality and consistency in portioning, presentation, and taste.

You will collaborate with care staff to accommodate residents’ needs, maintain strict sanitation standards, and demonstrate compassionate, respectful service in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital or skilled nursing cooking preferred but not required.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and safe food-handling practices.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Demonstrate empathy and professional service to elders.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Follow instructions

Empathy for elders

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will support breakfast, lunch, and dinner service while adhering to dietary restrictions and ensuring quality and consistency in portioning, presentation, and taste.

You will collaborate with care staff to accommodate residents’ needs, maintain strict sanitation standards, and demonstrate compassionate, respectful service in a team-oriented environment.