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Dietary Cook

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/15/2026
Proudly Serving Those Who Served!

We are currently hiring a Dietary Cook at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pay Range: $15.05 to $21.17

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Coordinate food preparation and meal service for residents.
  • Plan and initiate cooking schedules for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
  • Must have the ability to follow written menus and prepare standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure the utmost in quality with a minimum of waste.
  • Review menus to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets before preparing food.
  • Prepare, season, cook and serve food for assigned meal in quantities according to the planned menus that are palatable and appetizing in appearance and ensure appropriate portioned services according to portion control standards.
  • Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met and maintained throughout meal service.
  • Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
  • Shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
  • State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
  • State Health Wellness Program
  • Paid time off (vacation)
  • Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Double pay for selected holidays worked
  • Flexible spending accounts for child-care and medical expenses
  • Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
  • Free meal and drinks

Qualifications

Prior experience in a dietary environment at a large establishment; health care experience is preferred. Previous knowledge and care of food service equipment is required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or equivalent preferred and previous experience in a long-term care or hospital setting is preferred.

Please be sure visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes

to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and our great residents and employees!

~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~

Salary : $15 - $21

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