Cook

Bella Terra; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bella Terra Lombard in Lombard, IL is seeking a passionate Cook for our Dietary Department to prepare meals accurately, supervise staff, and uphold sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.

You will follow recipes and production sheets, ensure timely meal service, assist with inventory, and coordinate with the Dietary Manager to support residents with high‑quality nutrition.

Qualifications

• High School or Culinary Tech graduate.
• Able to read and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, tray tickets.
• Understand and train on computer software for resident information.
• ServSafe certification required or eligible within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items per recipes and production sheets.
• Serve meals to residents at correct meal service times.
• Cover for staff illnesses.
• Record temperatures of food and equipment per meal.
• Maintain sanitation per state health regulations.
• Daily resident and staff interaction to ensure satisfaction.
• Track inventory and communicate low supplies or place orders.
• Label, wrap and date unused food items.

Skills

Reading recipes & production sheets

Sanitation best practices

Team supervision

ServSafe knowledge

Education

High School or Culinary Tech Graduate

Tools

Kitchen software

Resident information system

Job description

Cook
Lombard, IL
Bella Terra Lombard

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Cook to join our Dietary Department team at Bella Terra Lombard. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising staff, and ensuring the highest standard of sanitation and safety in the kitchen.

About the Role

As a Cook, you will be accountable to the Dietary Manager and will be responsible for:

• Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to recipes and production sheets

• Serving meals to residents according to correct meal service times

• Coverage for staff members who call out due to illness

• Assuring all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal

• Maintaining highest standard of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations

• Practicing clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate

• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, tray tickets, and employee work responsibilities and flows

• Understand and train on computer software system for resident information and preferences

• Must be ServSafe Certified or able to earn certification within the first 90 days of starting

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Dietary Manager

• Daily activities include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to recipes and production sheets

  • Serving meals to residents according to correct meal service times

  • Coverage for staff members who call out due to illness

  • Assuring all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal

  • Maintaining highest standard of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations

  • Practicing clean and safe work environment

  • Daily resident and facility employee interaction to assure residents are satisfied and being provided correctly

  • Tracking inventory and communicating with the Dietary Manager and low supplies or placing orders for needed items

  • Labeling, wrapping, and dating all unused food items in the correct areas

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

• Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures

• Willing to work flexible work hours

• Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction

• Disciplining staff not completing their job assignments correctly

• Assuring staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule