Cook

Oakwood-Community-Living-Center; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwood Community Living Center in Tennessee is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our growing team. This role focuses on preparing meals to meet resident diet specifications, following menus and facility procedures while ensuring quality and safety.

The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, with good communication and the ability to multitask in a busy kitchen. Training and growth opportunities are available within a values-driven environment that supports compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One-year certificate from 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, 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.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate from college/technical school

Job description

Description

Oakwood 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 Oakwood Community Living Center 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

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 Oakwood Community Living Center, our core values include:

• COMPASSION
• HONESTY
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• RELATIONSHIPS
• TRUSTWORTHINESS

At Oakwood 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 Oakwood Community Living Center where meaningful connections and opportunities await you. We hope you make the decision to join us!Oakwood 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 Oakwood Community Living Center 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 Oakwood 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.
Oakwood Community Living Center 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.