Dietary Cook - Split-Shift in Skilled Nursing

Covington Post Acute; Country Wood (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Post Acute in Covington, Tennessee, is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals that meet federal, state, and local standards and our policies. You will cook per planned menus, assist with therapeutic diets, and ensure timely, appropriate meal service for residents.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of cooking experience; a food handler certificate is preferred. The facility offers equal employment opportunities and supports a collaborative, growth-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• One year dietary experience in a supervisory capacity preferred but not required.
• One year cooking experience required.
• Food handler certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare palatable meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements.
• Prepare food for therapeutic and texture modified diets per planned menus.
• Assist in preparing and serving residents' snacks and nourishments as ordered.
• Ensure equipment and utensils accompany each resident's meal tray as ordered.
• Provide alternate food options to residents who refuse foods per diet orders.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

Covington Post Acute in Covington, Tennessee, is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals that meet federal, state, and local standards and our policies. You will cook per planned menus, assist with therapeutic diets, and ensure timely, appropriate meal service for residents.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of cooking experience; a food handler certificate is preferred. The facility offers equal employment opportunities and supports a collaborative, growth-focused team environment.