Dietary Cook

Springfield Heights Memory Care • Springfield, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, service-minded Dietary Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for residents, visitors, and staff. The role supports residents’ health, comfort, and enjoyment, and helps create a welcoming, home-like dining experience while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety standards. Meals must be prepared in accordance with dietician-approved menus, residents’ dietary needs, and applicable health and safety regulations. The position is at Springfield Heights by Americare, an assisted living and memory care community in Springfield, Tennessee. The listed schedule is first and second shifts, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., every other weekend; the position is part-time.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Grade school education required.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dietary and care teams.
• Dependable, organized, and service-oriented approach.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently; lift or carry up to 25 pounds; push and pull up to 50 pounds; and reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in quantity food production, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
• Follow dietician-approved menus while accommodating individual resident dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage spaces.
• Store, label, and organize food in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals.
• Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Use carts when transporting food and supplies.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces, and wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear.
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
• Participate in company drug testing procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plan.
• Daily access to wages.
• Complimentary meals while working.
• Tuition assistance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Recognition and appreciation.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed