Compassionate Therapeutic Diet Cook

Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dependent health insurance coverage

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Free parking

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents in a healthcare setting, following therapeutic diet requirements and menus. The role emphasizes sanitary practices, efficient workflows and coordination with dietary staff to meet meal schedules.

The position requires ability to stand, lift, and work with residents and staff to ensure nutritious, appealing meals while complying with federal and state sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled shift.
• Stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform kitchen tasks safely.
• Experience preparing meals in healthcare environmental services preferred.
• Understanding of diabetic, low-sodium, soft diets, or allergen-free meals.
• Interact effectively with residents, staff and management regarding dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare food palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Keep work area clean and sanitize surfaces after preparation.
• Follow written menus and recipes.
• Understand and prepare therapeutic diets.
• Avoid food waste.
• Meet meal schedules.
• Care for food service equipment.
• Work cooperatively with staff and other departments.
• Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Interact with residents, residents’ representatives, staff and physicians.
• Report issues to the Dietary Manager and comply with sanitation standards.

Skills

Sanitation practices

Dietary modifications

Meal preparation

Resident interaction

Food safety

Time management

Job description

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents in a healthcare setting, following therapeutic diet requirements and menus. The role emphasizes sanitary practices, efficient workflows and coordination with dietary staff to meet meal schedules.

The position requires ability to stand, lift, and work with residents and staff to ensure nutritious, appealing meals while complying with federal and state sanitation standards.