Dietary Cook – Full-Time

CCH Healthcare; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Same-Day Pay Available

Career Growth & Advancement

Employee Recognition Programs

Great Place to Work badge

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN is seeking a dependable and motivated Dietary Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals that meet resident dietary needs, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

We welcome candidates from hotels, catering, restaurants, healthcare, or institutional kitchens and offer morning, afternoon, and evening shifts with full-time schedules and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in cook/kitchen or healthcare food service preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Dependable with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary needs.
• Prepare regular and specialized diets as directed.
• Ensure meals are portioned, presented, and served on time.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor and document food temperatures.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and prep area.
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation, and receiving.
• Collaborate with Dietary, Nursing, and other teams.
• Provide residents with a positive dining experience.

Skills

Cooking/food preparation

Food safety & sanitation

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Job description

Dietary Cook – Full-Time

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center | Pigeon Forge, TN
Full-Time | Morning, Afternoon & Evening Shifts | Weekends as Needed

COMPETITIVE PAY | SAME-DAY PAY | FULL-TIME | GREAT PLACE TO WORK®

Now Hiring a Dietary Cook!

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable and motivated Dietary Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team.

If you enjoy cooking and take pride in preparing quality meals, this is an opportunity to use your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Healthcare experience is not required! Candidates with cooking or food service experience in restaurants, hotels, hospitality, catering, senior living, hospitals, schools, or institutional kitchens are encouraged to apply.

Why Join the Smoky Mountain Team?

• Competitive Pay

• Same-Day Pay Available

• Full-Time Opportunity

• Morning, Afternoon & Evening Shifts

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Supportive Leadership Team

• Positive, Team-Focused Work Environment

• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Certified Great Place to Work® – Four Years in a Row

What You'll Do

As a Dietary Cook, you'll prepare nutritious and appetizing meals while helping create an enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and resident dietary needs

• Prepare regular and specialized diets as directed

• Ensure meals are properly portioned, presented, and served on time

• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory guidelines

• Monitor and document food temperatures as required

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area

• Assist with food preparation, inventory, and stock rotation

• Receive, organize, and properly store food and supplies

• Assist with maintaining adequate food and kitchen supplies

• Work collaboratively with Dietary, Nursing, and other facility team members

• Help provide residents with a positive and enjoyable dining experience

What We're Looking For

• Previous cook, kitchen, restaurant, hospitality, catering, healthcare, or institutional food service experience preferred

• Knowledge of basic food preparation, food safety, and sanitation practices

• ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain if required

• Dependable with strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of the position

Schedule

Full-Time
Morning, Afternoon & Evening Shifts Available
Weekends as Needed

Bring Your Cooking Skills to a Career That Makes a Difference

At Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, meals are about more than what's on the plate. Our Dietary team plays an important role in the health, comfort, and overall experience of our residents every day.

Whether you're cooking experience comes from a restaurant, hotel, catering company, healthcare facility, or another food service environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today and Join the Smoky Mountain Dietary Team!

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center | Pigeon Forge, TN

Certified Great Place to Work® – Four Consecutive Years