Cook

Arcadia Care; Dwight (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid vacations

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Birthday celebrations

Assistance programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arcadia Care is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and snacks in accordance with federal, state, and local standards to ensure high‑quality food service. You will review menus, plan regular and special diet menus with physicians and dieticians, and ensure food availability for cooking staff.

Responsibilities include timely meal preparation, adherence to food safety guidelines, and assisting with diet menus. Experience in a hospital or nursing facility and sanitation certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical setting preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Food Sanitation License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food and prepare timely meals and snacks according to food safety guidelines.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by attending physician and dietician; ensure food is available for preparation by cooks.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Tools

Food Sanitation License

Job description

Job Summary

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to assure that quality food service is always provided.

• Review menus prior to preparation of food and prepare timely meals and snacks according to food safety guidelines.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician and dietician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.

Essential Duties

• Review menus prior to preparation of food and prepare timely meals and snacks according to food safety guidelines.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician and dietician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.

Benefits Offered

• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance - at no cost to you
• Daily Pay - get your money when you want
• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
• Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
• Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
• Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments
• Paid Break Time for Nursing Mothers
• Time Off to Vote

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Food Sanitation License preferred.