Dietary Cook / Technician (Nashville, TN)

JOB TITLE: Dietary / Technician - Full Time and Part Time 

LOCATION: Nashville TN Detox Facility

SCHEDULE: 1^st and 2^ND Shift including weekends / holidays 

SALARY: D.O.E.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must have strong commercial kitchen experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage food inventory sourced from donations and food trucks.
• Full kitchen management, from menu planning and meal preparation to ensuring safety, cleanliness, and order in a recovery-focused environment.
• Prepare, cook, and serve hot, balanced meals and staff using commercial-grade equipment.
• Creativity is essential for preparing nutritious, satisfying meals with limited ingredients
• Plans and coordinates standards and procedures of food storage, preparation, and service; equipment and department sanitation; and employee/client safety.
• Supervises the putting up of stock, using proper storage procedures, i.e., like items together, labels facing front, dating stock when necessary, etc.
• Supervises the cleaning of work area and sanitizing of work surfaces, mopping of floors, taking out trash, and completion of other assigned chores.
• Confers with Dietary Supervisor to ensure that menus and department policies conform to nutritional standards, government regulations, and internal procedures.
• Reviews individual client's special diet information/needs with Primary Counselor. Provides nutritious meals that meet the client's medical/physical needs. (This does not include personal preferences.)
• Inspects food, food preparation and storage areas. Ensures that hairnets and gloves are worn by food preparers in both the preparation and serving of the food.
• Adheres to diet manual, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring and proportioning food.
• Completes weekly department checks, ensuring cleanliness of facility and reports any needed repairs or replacements.
• Is familiar with company policies and procedures, including safety standards and fire/disaster plans.
• Demonstrates the ability to lift 50 pounds and/or to assess the lift load in order to request assistance and stand for long periods.
• Provides high-quality food according to standardized recipes in a cost-effective manner.
• Plans cooking schedules to have food prepared on time, in order to serve hot.
• Monitors food for correct temperature prior to serving.
• Demonstrates understanding and working knowledge of proper techniques for food preparation, including modified diets.
• Implements diet changes; allows for late arrivals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and Knowledge with commercial, kitchen equipment
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Some computer skills. Ability to type 20 wpm.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Keeps a current CPR and First Aid certifications, required
• Pass Background Check and Drug Screen, required
• Valid TN D.L. with "F" endorsement required; "F" endorsement can be obtained once hire

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years' experience, required, in a commercial or institutional kitchen (detox, hospital, or cafeteria preferred).
• Valid Food Handler's or ServSafe Certification, required
• Familiarity with modified diets and nutritional standards
• High School Diploma or GED

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Health
• Vision
• Dental insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• 401K
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary purchase)
• Optional: AFLAC policies available through payroll deduction

Please apply online at https://buffalovalley.e3applicants.com/

Buffalo Valley is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Buffalo Valley does not discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.