Veterans - Dietary Aide; PRN

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.

• State of TN dental, vision, and health plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Child Account (DCA) options for child care and medical expenses
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full‑time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• 401(k) and 457 plan options
• Sick leave and extended disability benefits
• Disability, cancer, accident, and life insurance
• Access to state wellness program
• State medical and prescription drug plan
• State Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free credit union membership
• Cellular discount with specific provider

A Dietary Aide, PRN (as needed) is needed at our exciting nursing facility in Humboldt, TN.

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home is a long‑term care and skilled nursing facility dedicated to caring for Tennessee veterans and their families. Consistently ranked in the top 3% for quality care according to CMS, Tennessee State Veterans’ Home has been a leader in Nursing Home care for over 25 years.

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.

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you won’t find anywhere else!

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
• State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full‑time employees are vested after 5 years of service.
• State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long‑term care insurance
• Partners for Health Wellness Program
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
• Double pay for selected holidays worked
• Flexible spending accounts for child‑care and medical expenses
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)

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.

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

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NOTICE:
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Employment and Professional References Required.

TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes (TSVH) does not engage in unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in its employment, nor in any of its activities or operations. All operations are conducted equitably and inclusively, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

TSVH is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an employment environment which prohibits all discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons we encounter.