Cook

Accolade Healthcare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents, manage dining services staff, and ensure adherence to dietary orders. The ideal candidate will have leadership qualities and experience in food service, with a commitment to providing excellent care for older adults.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cook experience preferred.
• Experience in food service required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Follow safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Meal Preparation

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Job Title: Cook

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Position Title: Cook

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Dietary Manager and Facility Administrator

Job Description

At Accolade Healthcare, the cook prepares meals for residents and their families, ensuring adherence to diet orders. The cook also oversees dining services staff when managers are absent.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Skill in preparing appealing meals.
• Leadership qualities to manage staff in the absence of managers.
• Sensitivity and courtesy in dealing with older adults and their families.
• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of Accolade Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes.
• Start and end shifts punctually.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Follow uniform policy.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Prepare food for service.
• Serve meals in designated dining areas.
• Present food attractively.
• Follow dietary spreadsheets and resident orders.
• Assist with salads and desserts.
• Set up dining areas post-meal.
• Operate kitchen and dining equipment properly.
• Communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, and guests.
• Follow safety and sanitation regulations.
• Perform cleaning and closing procedures.
• Report equipment needs and supply shortages.
• Attend mandatory training and evaluations.
• Communicate in English effectively.

Working Conditions

• Stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds; reasonable accommodations available.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, fumes, chemicals; moderate noise level.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotation.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in food service required.
• Minimum 2 years of cook experience preferred.
• Food Handler Certification required or to be obtained.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare