Compassionate Dietary Cook for Skilled Nursing

Apploi; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

La Bella is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook/Aide to join our skilled nursing kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals according to menus and ensure dietary needs are met, while maintaining a clean kitchen and supporting serving when needed.

Experience in a kitchen, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork are essential. Culinary training or certification is a plus for this compassionate care-focused facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, preferably in an assisted living or nursing home setting
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and procedures
• Strong time management skills to ensure timely meal preparation
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent customer service skills to interact with residents and staff
• Culinary training or certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and recipes
• Ensure meals meet dietary restrictions and special dietary needs of residents
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Assist with bussing tables and helping serve meals when necessary
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to provide excellent customer service to residents

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Culinary training

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

La Bella is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook/Aide to join our skilled nursing kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals according to menus and ensure dietary needs are met, while maintaining a clean kitchen and supporting serving when needed.

Experience in a kitchen, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork are essential. Culinary training or certification is a plus for this compassionate care-focused facility.