Compassionate Dietary Cook for Senior Care Kitchen (FT)

Applingwood Post-Acute; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Healthcare insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Applingwood Post Acute, a senior care facility in Cordova, TN, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per menus and diet orders, under supervision of the Dietitian. You will handle therapeutic diets and ensure portion control, while maintaining patient comfort and meal service standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience, preferably with dietary supervision; a food handler certificate is preferred. Multiple shifts offered, PTO and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• One (1) year cooking experience required.
• Food handler certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.
• Prepare food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in preparing and serving residents nutritional snacks and nourishments as ordered as needed.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray, including special equipment, isolation equipment, etc. as ordered.
• Prepare and serve alternate food choices to residents who refuse foods served in compliance with the resident's diet order.

Skills

Dietary experience

Cooking

Education

Food handler certificate

Job description

Applingwood Post Acute, a senior care facility in Cordova, TN, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per menus and diet orders, under supervision of the Dietitian. You will handle therapeutic diets and ensure portion control, while maintaining patient comfort and meal service standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience, preferably with dietary supervision; a food handler certificate is preferred. Multiple shifts offered, PTO and benefits are included.