Compassionate Memory Care Dietary Cook (Full-Time)

Villas-of-Holly-Broo; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off accrues immediately

Life Insurance paid by company

Short term Disability

Long term Disability

Accident Insurance

401k with match starting immediately

Job summary

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care in Pekin, IL is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our team. The role offers 30 to 40 hours weekly, full-time, with a pay range of $16.50–$19.00 per hour.

The position focuses on preparing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, following recipes, and providing dining service with a restaurant-style atmosphere. Weekend availability is required as part of the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment preferred.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Weekends required

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Reading recipes

Cleaning and sanitation

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care in Pekin, IL is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our team. The role offers 30 to 40 hours weekly, full-time, with a pay range of $16.50–$19.00 per hour.

The position focuses on preparing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, following recipes, and providing dining service with a restaurant-style atmosphere. Weekend availability is required as part of the job responsibilities.