Compassionate Facility Cook - Patient-Focused Meals

Jade Financial; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and dynamic workenvironment

Job summary

Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheaton, IL is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Dietary team. You will prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, employees and visitors, and follow dietary guidelines while maintaining sanitary practices and teamwork.

This role emphasizes reliable production schedules, attention to portion control and waste reduction, and a commitment to delivering compassionate service to families and staff alike.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• English reading/writing/speaking and following directions is required.
• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred.
• Active ANSI accredited Serv Safe certificate is required.
• Knowledge of volume food production methods and sanitation regulations is important.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and solve day-to-day operating problems.
• Some knowledge of dietetics principles.

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for customers by attending physicians
• Meets required meal schedules
• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets
• Follows menus and special diet instructions
• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director
• Cooperates with other dietary staff and center personnel
• Puts customer service first, ensuring that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere
• Performs other duties as requested

Skills

Volume food production

Sanitation knowledge

Arithmetic ability

Problem solving

Dietetic principles

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Serv Safe certificate

Job description

Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheaton, IL is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Dietary team. You will prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, employees and visitors, and follow dietary guidelines while maintaining sanitary practices and teamwork.

This role emphasizes reliable production schedules, attention to portion control and waste reduction, and a commitment to delivering compassionate service to families and staff alike.