Cook

Milestone; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Milestone, a community-focused organization, is seeking a part-time Cook to provide high-quality meals to our clients. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining health standards, and contributing to a supportive working environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact in people's lives!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must follow dietary guidelines.
• Must maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and ensure proper nutrition as prescribed.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
• Deliver food to clients and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Quality Control

Job description

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Milestone, INC.

Job Title:Cook

Location: Various locations with opportunities to work with an amazing team!

About Us: At Milestone, Inc., we're not just a workplace - we're a community. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference.

Basic Function: As a Cook, you will be ensuring that our individuals at Milestone are receiving the appropriate nutrients and diets that are being prescribed by the doctors and Director of Food Services.

Description Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing meats, vegetables, potatoes, soups, salads, and desserts in accordance with Milestone policy and recipes. Temperatures must be maintained in accordance with Public Health standards. Will prepare meals according to count, to avoid over producing.
• Will help put food in food van to deliver to other locations. Will double check to make sure all food is on van (the van is to leave at 4:30 PM). Will deliver food items to clients; such as milk, juice, coffee, and bread and butter; at proper times and other times as necessitated.
• Will be responsible for preparing evening meal and assisting with all other food preparation. Will prepare snacks (pm and/or evening) as assigned.
• Will prepare all diets as prescribed and outlined per Diet Manual.
• Will also prepare meals as required for individuals on specific diets as directed.
• Must taste all prepared food and evaluate for quality & looks before serving.
• Must take food temperature on a regular basis. Must record substitutions made and make food survey as needed
• Must clean all areas of kitchen, including washing pots and pans, sweeping and mopping as assigned and other cleaning as needed.
• Will help train new Dietary employees under the supervision of the Supervisor.
• Dress code Policy per Dietary Dept. Maintains dress code: no torn clothes, no tank tops or cut offs, no sleeve less shirts, no shorts. Must wear sturdy shoes (no slippers or open sandals or shoes). Must wear apron, hat or hairnet while on duty.
• In compliance with the Milestone policy and procedures regarding Human Rights, intervenes immediately on behalf of the individual(s) served and reports to the appropriate agency (OIG, DCFS, IDPH) and/or supervisor.
• Will be responsible for dishing up food as needed.
• Reviews with Cook/Shift Supervisor and Food Services Director any dietary concerns.
• Makes trips to vendors to purchase supplies if needed.
• Responsible for inspection on homes for proper portion control when food is being served.
• Will maintain strict confidentiality in carrying out responsibilities.
• Will perform other duties as required or assigned by the Supervisor &/or Food Services Director.
• Maintains standards of work schedule, health/safety, and sanitation.
• Must be able to work extra hours and weekends if asked to do so.
  
  

Benefits

Milestone offers all full-time employees medical, dental, life, 401k, and other voluntary insurance on the first of the month following sixty days of employment. Part-time employees are offered dental insurance on the first of the month following sixty days of employment. Personal days are accrued every quarter based on your seniority. Vacation time begins after six months of employment.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, apply now to join our team as a Caregiver at Milestone, Inc. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of something special!

Milestone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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