Dietary Cook

Cypress Grove Post-acute; Westwood Gardens (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Orientation and training

Job summary

Cypress Grove Post Acute in Jackson, TN, is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per planned menus and ensure proper temperatures and adherence to therapeutic diets. This full-time role supports the Dietitian and Dietary Services Supervisor to deliver high-quality food service for residents.

Minimum one year of cooking experience is required, with dietary experience preferred. We offer medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), paid time off, orientation, and ongoing training for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• One year cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements.
• Prepare food for therapeutic and texture modified diets per diet orders.
• Assist in preparing and serving residents' nutritional snacks and nourishments as ordered.
• Ensure utensils and equipment accompany the resident’s meal tray as ordered.
• Offer alternate food choices to residents who refuse foods served in compliance with diet orders.

Skills

Cooking

Dietary experience

Job description

CYPRESS GROVE POST ACUTE, Jackson, TN, US

Cypress Grove Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Jackson, Tennessee, offering 170 certified beds. The facility is both Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, providing services such as long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized support, including dietary planning and therapy.

Why Join us?

At Cypress Grove Post Acute, we are more than just a skilled nursing facility - we are a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents. When you join us, you become part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your skills make a difference.

Position Overview:

The Dietary Cook role functions to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulation, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Dietary Services Supervisor, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

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.

Qualification:

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.

One (1) year cooking experience required.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.