Dietary Cook

Azalea Court Assisted Living•Smyrna, TN

4d•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 cook follows dietician-approved menus, accommodates individual resident dietary needs, and helps create a positive, welcoming dining experience while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety standards. The role is based at Azalea Court, an assisted living and memory care community in Smyrna, Tennessee, and is available on the second shift as a full- or part-time position. The Dietary Cook maintains clean and organized kitchen, dining, and food-storage areas; handles food according to safety guidelines; operates kitchen equipment safely; and follows company policies, professional conduct standards, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements. The position requires frequent movement and the ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds. Safety practices include using carts to transport food and supplies, wearing appropriate protective equipment and skid-resistant footwear, reporting work-related injuries within 12 hours, completing required documentation, and participating in company drug testing procedures.

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.
Ability 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.
Ability to safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment.

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.
Follow company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Use carts when transporting food and supplies and wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces.
Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to help prevent slips and falls.
Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
Participate in company drug testing procedures.