Cook

The Alden Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alden Network in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a dietary professional responsible for preparing and serving food according to federal, state, and local standards. You will supervise food production, ensuring quality and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of dietary procedures and experience in a healthcare setting, although one year is preferred but not necessary. This role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work with residents effectively.

Qualifications

• One year of dietary experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food handling techniques required.
• Ability to work effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to established guidelines.
• Supervise food production and presentation.
• Ensure meals are palatable and compliant with standards.

Skills

Dietary procedures knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Communication in English

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• To prepare and serve food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. Supervises food production and presentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complies with established departmental policy & procedure and governmental regulations.
• Review menu extensions prior to preparation of foods.
• Suggest menu changes to assist Corporate Dietitian in development of menus.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, including therapeutic
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Assure resident meal trays are correct.
• Uses and teaches proper food handling techniques.
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning.
• Dates, labels, & stores food properly.
• Assists in receiving and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.
• Makes menu substitutions as necessary and records these on designated form.
• Met time schedule for meals and snacks.
• Reports all accidents/incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Reports all hazardous conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Recommend to Supervisor the equipment and supply needs.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services etc. as scheduled.
• Supervises the Dietary Department in absence of Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.