Cook

The Alden Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alden Network in Chicago seeks a dedicated dietary professional to prepare and serve meals in accordance with applicable standards and facility policies. This role supervises food production and presentation while supporting a safe, compliant kitchen environment.

Candidates should have knowledge of dietary procedures and be able to read, write, and speak English clearly. Hospital or skilled nursing facility experience is preferred but not mandatory, with a focus on teamwork and resident

Qualifications

• One year dietary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must read, write, and speak the English language clearly.

Responsibilities

• Complies with department policy, procedures and regulations.
• Review menu extensions before food preparation.
• Assist in menu changes with the Corporate Dietitian.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus, including therapeutic diet.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Serve food with established portion control.
• Prepare food with standardized recipes.
• Ensure resident meal trays are correct.
• Demonstrate proper food handling techniques.
• Complete daily and scheduled cleaning.
• Date, label and store food properly.
• Assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies.
• Record menu substitutions on designated forms.
• Meet meal and snack times as scheduled.
• Report all accidents/incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Report hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Supervise Dietary Department in absence of Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dietary experience

Follow instructions

English proficiency

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.
• Meets 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.