Dietary Cook

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes Board; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 457 plan

Paid time off

State medical and prescription drug计划

TCRS retirement plan

Free meals

Job summary

The Tennessee State Veterans' Homes Board in Knoxville is seeking a Dietary Cook to support our skilled nursing facility for veterans. You will coordinate meal service, follow menus, and prepare meals with proper portion control.

Ideal candidates have prior dietary environment experience; healthcare experience is preferred, and familiarity with food service equipment, sanitation, and therapeutic diets is a plus. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a dietary environment at a large establishment; health care experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and care of food service equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service for residents.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedules for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
• Must have the ability to follow written menus and prepare standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste.
• Review menus to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets before preparing food.
• Prepare, season, cook and serve food for assigned meal in quantities according to the planned menus that are palatable and appetizing in appearance and ensure appropriate portioned services according to portion control standards.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met and maintained throughout meal service.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Dietary environment experience

Healthcare experience preferred

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee.

Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

Competitive Benefits Package

• State of TN dental, vision, and health plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Child Account (DCA) options for child care and medical expenses
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full‑time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• 401(k) and 457 plan options
• Sick leave and extended disability benefits
• Disability, cancer, accident, and life insurance
• Access to state wellness program
• State medical and prescription drug plan
• State Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free credit union membership
• Cellular discount with specific provider

We are currently hiring a Dietary Cook at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pay Range: $15.05 to $21.17

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service for residents.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedules for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
• Must have the ability to follow written menus and prepare standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste.
• Review menus to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets before preparing food.
• Prepare, season, cook and serve food for assigned meal in quantities according to the planned menus that are palatable and appetizing in appearance and ensure appropriate portioned services according to portion control standards.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met and maintained throughout meal service.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
• State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full‑time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
• State Health Wellness Program
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
• Double pay for selected holidays worked
• Flexible spending accounts for child‑care and medical expenses
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
• Free meal and drinks

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience in a dietary environment at a large establishment; health care experience is preferred. Previous knowledge and care of food service equipment is required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent preferred and previous experience in a long‑term care or hospital setting is preferred.

Visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and our great residents and employees!

TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes (TSVH) does not engage in unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in its employment, nor in any of its activities or operations. All operations are conducted equitably and inclusively, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. TSVH is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an employment environment which prohibits all discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons we encounter.