Cook

Cal Block, LLC; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Rolling Meadows seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner while honoring dietary restrictions and offering suitable alternatives. A supportive, team-focused environment values quality and service.

Must have a high school diploma, sanitation certificate, and preferably 1 year of dietary experience in healthcare. Ability to cook large quantities and maintain hygiene is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum).
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
• Must have a sanitation certificate.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic kitchen practices.
• Demonstrate empathy and respect for elders and residents.
• Communicate clearly with staff and residents.
• Adhere to instructions and safety guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Present a professional appearance.
• Ensure transportation access for scheduling flexibility.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Food preparation & sanitation

Follow verbal & written instructions

Elder care empathy

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Confidentiality & ethics

Transportation access

Creativity & judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

1 year dietary experience in healthcare

Cook in large quantities

Knowledge of dietary procedures

Job description

Join a compassionate healthcare team where your cooking skills make a meaningful difference every day. As a Cook, you'll prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support residents' health and well-being while working in a welcoming environment that values teamwork, quality, and your dedication to exceptional service.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Cook at Pearl of Rolling Meadows, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.