Compassionate Dietary Cook for Elder Care

Waters of Sweetwater; Sweetwater (TN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Birthdays

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Paid Sick Time

Attendance Bonus

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Disability plans

401K

Job summary

Waters of Sweetwater is seeking an Experienced Cook to join our team. You will prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, while following dietary restrictions and providing alternatives as needed.

Applicants should have some institutional cooking experience, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to work with elders. We value empathy, confidentiality, and a professional appearance in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in hospital, nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic standards.
• Provide care with empathy to elders and individuals with limited self-care capacity.
• Demonstrate initiative, mature judgment, and professional demeanor.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents.
• Be transport-ready to accommodate flexible work schedules.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Waters of Sweetwater is seeking an Experienced Cook to join our team. You will prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, while following dietary restrictions and providing alternatives as needed.

Applicants should have some institutional cooking experience, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to work with elders. We value empathy, confidentiality, and a professional appearance in a supportive team environment.