Dietary Cook - Healthcare

The Waters of Maryville; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Job summary

The Waters of Maryville is seeking an experienced Dietary Cook to prepare meals for our residents in a caring, skilled nursing environment.

You will follow dietary restrictions and provide meal alternatives as needed, ensuring safety and quality in all food service activities.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Sanitation certificate.
• 1 year dietary experience preferred (not required).
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner per dietary restrictions.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Demonstrate initiative and professional judgment.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school education

Sanitation certificate

Job description

The Waters of Maryville -

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come join our TEAM as a Cook at The Waters of Maryville!

Position Summary

The Dietary Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

Essential Job Functions

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

Education/Experience

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

A comprehensive benefit package includes

• Excellent Pay
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance plans

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.