Cook

Pearl of Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Joliet is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in our healthcare facility. You will handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparations while adhering to dietary restrictions and offering tasty alternatives to meet individual needs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, dignity for elders, and maintaining high sanitation standards. You will follow written and verbal instructions, show initiative, and communicate clearly with staff to ensure timely service and

Qualifications

• Experience in institutional cooking is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Desire to work with elders in a healthcare setting.
• Capable of performing essential functions with or without accommodations.
• Strong communication and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality and a neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives as needed.
• Work in a team to ensure meals meet quality and safety standards.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Food preparation knowledge

Follow instructions

Empathy for elders

Communication skills

Professionalism and confidentiality

Education

High school education or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Large-quantity cooking ability

Dietary procedures knowledge

Job description

Join a compassionate healthcare team where your cooking skills make a meaningful difference every day. As a Cook, you'll prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support residents' health and well-being while working in a welcoming environment that values teamwork, quality, and your dedication to exceptional service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Cook at Pearl of Joliet, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.