Cook

Hillview Community Living Center; Dresden (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Pet Insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Hillview Community Living Center is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our dedicated team. You will prepare and cook meals per resident diets, review menus for accuracy, and supervise staff in food preparation, service, and cleanup.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, a short certificate is preferred, and 3–6 months related kitchen experience. Strong communication, customer service, and multi-tasking skills are essential in a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.
• 3–6 months related experience in food preparation or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service-focused with an outgoing personality.
• Ability to multi-task and manage detail-oriented tasks.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to resident diet specifications, menus, and facility procedures.
• Review menus prior to food preparation and ensure accurate portioning.
• Direct and assist dietary staff in food preparation, serving, and cleaning.
• Ensure sanitation of dishes, utensils, work areas, and equipment.
• Check meal trays for accuracy with diet cards.
• Maintain proper storage of foods and supplies; ensure readiness for meals.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.
• Review diet changes and adjust menus as necessary.
• Collaborate with Dietitian and team to maintain a safe, organized kitchen.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-year certificate from college/technical school

Tools

None

Job description

Description

Hillview Community Living Center is looking for a Dietary Cook to join our growing team!

If you are a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable individual seeking employment with meaningful work and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career with Hillview where meaningful connections and opportunities await you.

Dietary Cook duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and cook food according to resident diet specifications, menus, and facility procedures
• Review menus prior to food preparation and ensure accurate portioning
• Direct and assist dietary staff in food preparation, serving, and cleaning
• Ensure sanitation of dishes, utensils, work areas, and equipment
• Check meal trays for accuracy with diet cards
• Maintain proper storage of foods and supplies, ensuring readiness for upcoming meals
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies
• Review diet changes and adjust menus as necessary
• Collaborate with Dietary Manager and team to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Competitive pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Educational opportunities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred
• 3-6 months related experience in food preparation or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service-focused with an outgoing personality
• Ability to multi-task and manage detail-oriented tasks
• Intermediate computer skills

Our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensure the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like home.

At Hillview, our core values include:

• COMPASSION
• HONESTY
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• RELATIONSHIPS
• TRUSTWORTHINESS

At Hillview Community Living Center, we make meaningful connections with residents, families, the communities we serve, and fellow team members every day. If you are a highly organized and motivated individual seeking meaningful employment with growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career at Hillview where meaningful connections and opportunities await you. We hope you make the decision to join us!

Hillview Community Living Center originated from a profound belief that caring for others during their most vulnerable years is what we as individuals are called to do. Psalms 71:9 tells us, “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.” The Hillview Community began through a strategic vision centered around connecting people to life. Our approach aims to maximize the quality of life and well-being of our residents while fulfilling their individual needs and promoting purposeful living. At Hillview Community Living Center, our team has the opportunity every day to connect with someone and to reconnect them to their previous life and their passions.

Hillview is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, political affiliation, marital and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.