Summit BHC Sevierville LLC
Dietary Aide / Cook
Hiring Timeframe
2-4 Weeks
Experience
Entry Level
Location
On-Site
Benefits
401(K) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The Cook / Dietary Aide implements planned menus, coordinates food preparation, and serves standardized meals in accordance with facility policies, approved dietary guidelines, and sanitary infection control standards. You will manage kitchen inventory, maintain safe storage and temperature logs, accommodate food sensitivity/allergy requirements, and ensure a clean, orderly kitchen environment.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare daily meals, therapeutic menus, and snacks following recipes, portion guidelines, and approved dietary standards.
- Maintain accurate food and equipment temperature logs, stock rotation, labeling/dating, and safe hot/cold food storage.
- Set up steam tables attractively, monitor serving lines, and serve standardized portions promptly during meal service.
- Direct assisting kitchen staff and maintain clean, sanitary work areas, cooking appliances, and equipment.
- Inspect food deliveries, take inventory of kitchen supplies, and assist with proper storage and trash removal.
- Apply specialized culinary techniques to meet restrictive, allergy-friendly, or modified dietary needs.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience Level: Entry Level (High School Diploma/GED required; institutional food service experience preferred).
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of food service experience preparing food for institutional settings (e.g., hospitals, residential facilities, schools, or cafeterias) is preferred.
- Certifications: ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification required (or obtain as required by facility/state guidelines).
- Key Skills: Knowledge of commercial food safety and sanitation, therapeutic/special diet preparation, inventory tracking, portion control, and strong team communication.
English Mountain Recovery is an Equal Opportunity / ADA / Drug-Free Workplace.
