Dietary Cook — Split Shifts, Impactful Nursing Kitchen

Covingtonpostacute; Covington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Post Acute in Covington, Tennessee, is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per planned menus and safety standards, under supervision of the Dietitian and/or Dietary Services Supervisor. You will ensure quality service and accurate portioning for residents.

You will handle texture-modified diets, dietary snacks, and ensure equipment and utensils accompany each tray, with attention to special equipment as ordered. This position also supports resident nourishment and comfort.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• One (1) year cooking experience required.
• Food handler certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.
• Prepare food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in preparing and serving residents nutritional snacks and nourishments as ordered as needed.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray, including special equipment, isolation equipment, etc. as ordered.
• Prepare and serve alternate food choices to residents who refuse foods served in compliance with the resident's diet order.

Skills

Cooking

Supervisory experience

Food handling

Job description

Covington Post Acute in Covington, Tennessee, is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per planned menus and safety standards, under supervision of the Dietitian and/or Dietary Services Supervisor. You will ensure quality service and accurate portioning for residents.

You will handle texture-modified diets, dietary snacks, and ensure equipment and utensils accompany each tray, with attention to special equipment as ordered. This position also supports resident nourishment and comfort.