Dietary Cook & Kitchen Lead

Hillview Community Living Center; Dresden (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden, TN seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare and cook meals for residents according to diet specifications and sanitary regulations, under the supervision of the Dietary Manager. You will review menus, cook to planned portions, and oversee meal service.

The role also involves supervising kitchen staff, assisting with sanitation, maintaining food storage, and supporting inventory management to ensure smooth daily operations in a care-focused dining program.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or dietary preparation preferred.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate meal service.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Visible commitment to the CES mission, vision, and values; emphasizing and modelling the need for collaboration and teamwork.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Cook foodstuffs in quantities according to planned menu, and number of persons to be served
• Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
• Direct and assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, and floors
• Sanitation of dishes and utensils
• Distribute menus
• Check trays for accuracy to diet cards
• Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies
• Review diet changes and ensure menus are maintained in accordance with established procedures
• Ensure food and supplies are available for the next meals
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Menu coordination

Team supervision

Job description

Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden, TN seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare and cook meals for residents according to diet specifications and sanitary regulations, under the supervision of the Dietary Manager. You will review menus, cook to planned portions, and oversee meal service.

The role also involves supervising kitchen staff, assisting with sanitation, maintaining food storage, and supporting inventory management to ensure smooth daily operations in a care-focused dining program.