Cook

Allure HCS; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Allure of Knox County in Galesburg, IL seeks a Part-Time Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents. You will follow established policies and work with the dietitian and food services director to ensure accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, assisting with diet menus, coordinating with departments, and maintaining sanitation standards. Requires State Food Service Sanitation certification and ability to read, speak, and write English.

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
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies

Job description

Cook - Part-Time

Galesburg, Illinois

Allure of Knox County

At Allure, we are all family!

We're seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Cook to join our team at Allure of Knox County. As a Part-Time Cook, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality food service to our residents. If you're passionate about cooking and committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:

The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies

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
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Salary:

$17.00 per hour

Hour:

5:00 am - 1:00 pm