Cook

Citadel at Saint Benedict; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel At Saint Benedict in Illinois is seeking a Cook to join their team. The cook prepares and serves resident meals using proper food handling and safety techniques to meet nutritional guidelines and safety standards, while treating residents with respect.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of cooking experience in medical facilities; responsibilities include following menus, preparing meals in large quantities, and collaborating with dietitians and

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must read recipes and adjust ingredients for different serving sizes.
• Must cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspects special diet trays to assure correct diet is served to residents.
• Performs administrative requirements and submits reports to management.
• Coordinates meal service with other departments as necessary.
• Works with the facility’s culinary director and implements changes as required.
• Ensures dietary procedures follow established policies.
• Maintains and files menus according to policies.
• Assists in establishing food service production lines to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Processes diet changes and new diets from nursing and dietary staff.
• Takes pride in the preparation and presentation of residents’ meals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Recipe reading

Large-quantity cooking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Citadel At Saint Benedict is seeking a Cook to join their team! The cook prepares and serves resident meals using proper food handling and safety techniques resulting in foods that meet the nutritional guidelines and safety standards, treating our residents with respect.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspects special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submits to management.
• Coordinates meal service with other departments as necessary.
• Works with the facility’s culinary director as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in establishing food service production lines, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from nursing and dietary staff
• Takes pride in the preparation and presentation of the residents’ meals.
• Other duties as assigned.

CookSkills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to read recipes and convert ingredients to different serving sizes.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Cook Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two or more years of cooking experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.