Cook

Avenues At Litchfield; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Daily Pay

Paid Vacations

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Birthday celebrations

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts

Telehealth

Nursing mothers break time

Time off to vote

Job summary

Avenues At Litchfield in Illinois is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines, ensuring quality food service for residents.

The role focuses on dietary planning, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with kitchen staff to deliver timely meals and snacks for residents who rely on nutritious, well-balanced options.

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred but not required.
• State Food Service Sanitation certification is required.
• Food Sanitation License is 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 the attending physician and dietician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.

Skills

Dietary/food experience

Food handling

Customer service

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Food Sanitation License

Job description

Cook

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.

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.