Dietary Cook - Healthcare

The-Waters-3; Roan Mountain (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters-3 seeks a compassionate Dietary Cook to join Roan Highlands in Roan Mountain, TN. Prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow dietary restrictions, and contribute to a supportive, teamwork-driven environment.

This role requires basic institutional cooking experience, a high school diploma, and a sanitation certificate; candidates should deliver quality meals with empathy and maintain professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience preferred.
• Must have a sanitation certificate.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Join a compassionate healthcare team where your cooking skills make a meaningful difference every day. As a Dietary Cook, you'll prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support residents' health and well-being while working in a welcoming environment that values teamwork, quality, and your dedication to exceptional service.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Cook at Roan Highlands, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook.
• 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 a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
• 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

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.