Dietary Cook — Full-Time, Nutritious Resident Meals

Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Same-Day Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Growth & Advancement

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, seeks a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. This full-time position offers morning, afternoon and evening shifts, with weekends as needed, and opportunities to prepare nutritious meals for residents.

Healthcare experience isn’t required; experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, or institutional kitchens is welcome.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Sanitation

ServSafe

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Smoky Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, seeks a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. This full-time position offers morning, afternoon and evening shifts, with weekends as needed, and opportunities to prepare nutritious meals for residents.

Healthcare experience isn’t required; experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, or institutional kitchens is welcome.