Head Cook

Ahava Healthcare; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Ahava Healthcare in Kingsport, TN seeks an experienced Head Cook to lead the dietary team in a skilled nursing facility. You will oversee meal preparation, menu adherence, and regulatory compliance while guiding staff to deliver nourishing, appetizing meals.

The role requires SNF/LTC cooking experience, strong leadership, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support resident nutrition and satisfaction. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE SNF/LTC cooking experience.
• Experience managing food service operations is required.
• Long-term care or healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to menus, dietary restrictions, and physician orders.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure sanitation, food safety, and infection control standards are met.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support resident satisfaction and nutritional needs.

Skills

Food service management

Healthcare experience

LTC experience

Team leadership

Job description

Head Cook – Skilled Nursing Facility in Kingsport, Tennessee

*MUST HAVE SNF/LTC EXPERIENCE IN COOKING

A skilled nursing facility in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced and compassionateHead Cook to lead our dietary department. This position is responsible for overseeing food service operations, ensuring quality meal preparation, maintaining regulatory compliance, and leading a team committed to providing excellent service to our residents.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to menus, dietary restrictions, and physician orders

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Ensure sanitation, food safety, and infection control standards are met

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support resident satisfaction and nutritional needs

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in food service management required

• Long-term care, healthcare, or senior living experience preferred

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative leadership team that values your voice

• Stable and supportive work environment

• Commitment to staff development

• Competitive salary and benefits package

This facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.