Lead Dietary Cook - Skilled Nursing Facility

Northbrooke-Post-Acute; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Orientation and training

Job summary

Northbrooke Post-Acute in Jackson, Tennessee, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per policy, coordinate with the Dietitian and Dietary Services Supervisor, and ensure food safety and timely service.

You will review menus, assist with texture-modified diets, participate in committees, and help maintain consistent quality in daily meal production while supporting a respectful, compliant work environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Record food and equipment temperatures regularly per policy and procedure.
• Oversee meal service when the supervisor is not present.
• Participate in and implement recommendations from committees (Infection Control, Safety, Dining, Resident Council and Resident Satisfaction, etc.).
• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Supervisory experience

Job description

Northbrooke Post-Acute in Jackson, Tennessee, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, seeks a Dietary Cook to prepare meals per policy, coordinate with the Dietitian and Dietary Services Supervisor, and ensure food safety and timely service.

You will review menus, assist with texture-modified diets, participate in committees, and help maintain consistent quality in daily meal production while supporting a respectful, compliant work environment.