Dietary Cook

Autumn Oaks Assisted Living • Manchester, TN

11d • 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 follows dietician-approved menus, accommodates residents’ dietary needs, and complies with applicable health and safety regulations. The Dietary Cook helps create a welcoming, home-like dining experience while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety standards, following company policies and professional conduct standards, and protecting resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. The role may also be known as Cook, Food Service Cook, or Kitchen Cook.

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.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 lbs and push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in quantity food production is preferred, 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

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Recognition and appreciation, including meaningful shout-outs and recognition.
• Competitive paid time off plan.
• Daily access to wages.
• Complimentary meals while working.
• Tuition assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED