Lead Cook, Dietary Kitchen - Hospital & LTC

SELMER in; Selmer (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SELMER in in Tennessee seeks a dependable cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen, prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus and dietary guidelines, and assist with serving residents.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year as a cook in hospital or long-term care, ability to read procedures and follow recipes, and a ServSafe certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for not less than one year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Ability to present appealing food to residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides; prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals; prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving the different meals and maintain sanitation of cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses and participate in training of dietary staff.
• Ability to present appealing food to residents and to supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

Skills

Reading procedures

Recipe execution

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SELMER in in Tennessee seeks a dependable cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen, prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus and dietary guidelines, and assist with serving residents.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year as a cook in hospital or long-term care, ability to read procedures and follow recipes, and a ServSafe certificate.