Dietary Cook: Nutritious Meals for Residents

Ave Maria Home; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ave Maria Home in Bartlett, TN, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents according to established recipes and dietary guidelines. The role requires reading and following directions and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Experience in hotel, hospital, or nursing facility kitchens is preferred. You must maintain sanitation and food safety standards and be able to stand for long periods while handling large quantities of food.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in hotel, hospital, or nursing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling to industry standards.
• Ability to estimate quantities for food preparation.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and know cooking times.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and cooks meats, fish, fowl, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts and pastries according to established recipes and follows the menu prepared by the dietitian.
• Keeps work area clean, washes pots and pans, serves trays according to the diet of residents and general cleaning of the department.

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Job description

Ave Maria Home in Bartlett, TN, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents according to established recipes and dietary guidelines. The role requires reading and following directions and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Experience in hotel, hospital, or nursing facility kitchens is preferred. You must maintain sanitation and food safety standards and be able to stand for long periods while handling large quantities of food.