Dietary Cook

Tenn State Veterans Homes Board•Clarksville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook is to prepare and provide food service to residents in a cost-effective, efficient manner to safely meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Requirements

Ability to work scheduled shift.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform kitchen tasks safely.
Understanding of modifications for diabetic, low-sodium, soft diet, or allergen-free meals.
Effectively interacting with residents, staff, and management regarding dietary needs and preferences.
Precision in following dietary guidelines and meal plans.
Willingness to adjust to changing menus, resident needs, or departmental priorities.
Ability to prepare nutritious, appealing, and balanced meals efficiently.
Must be able to positively interact with other staff, residents and families.
Efficiently managing responsibilities while coordinating with staff and dietary team.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preparing meals in healthcare environmental services preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner.
Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Keep work area clean and sanitize work surfaces after food preparation.
Follow written menus and recipes.
Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets.
Be responsible for avoiding food waste.
Assume responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
Responsible for care of food service equipment.
Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
Reports any issues or problems that may arise to Dietary Manager
Complies with state and federal sanitation standards