Cook

Aperion Care, Inc.; Midlothian (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care, Inc. is seeking a Cook responsible for food preparation in accordance with established policies and regulations to ensure quality food service at all times. The role involves reviewing menus, coordinating food services with other departments, and working with dietitians to meet dietary needs.

Qualified candidates should have one year of dietary experience and be certified in Food Service Sanitation. Required skills include flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• One year of dietary/food experience in a related medical facility is preferred.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to federal, state, and local standards.
• Review menus prior to food preparation.
• Assist in planning and coordinating dietary menus.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary/food experience

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Ability to communicate in English

Job description

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 for personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• 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: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• One (1) year of dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is 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: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 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.