What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook position at Tennessee State Veterans' Homes?
DIETARY COOK - FULL TIME
Department: Dietary
Reports To: Dietary Manager
Shift: 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Primary Duty
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.
Responsibilities
Department: Dietary
Reports To: Dietary Manager
Shift: 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Primary Duty
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.
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
- Ability to work scheduled shift.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform kitchen tasks safely.
- Previous experience preparing meals in healthcare environmental services preferred.
- 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.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.