Dietary Cook for Skilled Nursing

Covingtonpostacute; Covington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Post Acute in Covington, Tennessee, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per planned menus and dietary guidelines, under the supervision of the Dietitian and Dietary Services Supervisor. This role ensures quality food service and compliance with applicable standards.

Responsibilities include timely meal preparation, texture-modified diets, portion control, assisting with snacks, and ensuring equipment and serving trays meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• One (1) year cooking experience required.
• Food handler certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Supervisory experience

Education

Food handler certificate

Job description

Covington Post Acute in Covington, Tennessee, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per planned menus and dietary guidelines, under the supervision of the Dietitian and Dietary Services Supervisor. This role ensures quality food service and compliance with applicable standards.

Responsibilities include timely meal preparation, texture-modified diets, portion control, assisting with snacks, and ensuring equipment and serving trays meet resident needs.