Cook

Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and dynamic work环境

Job summary

Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a skilled Cook to join our Dietary team. You will prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, staff, and visitors, while maintaining sanitation and strong customer service.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or equivalent, a Serv Safe certificate, and experience in institutional food handling. Knowledge of dietetic principles and accurate production sheets are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Active ANSI/Serv Safe certificate.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow directions in English.
• Experience in institutional food handling preferred.
• Some knowledge of dietetic principles.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals as prescribed for customers by attending physicians.
• Meets required meal schedules.
• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste.
• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets.
• Follows menus and special diet instructions.
• Communicates with the Food Service Director.
• Cooperates with other dietary staff and center personnel.
• Puts customer service first, ensuring high quality service in a caring atmosphere.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Dietary knowledge

Arithmetic

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Cook
Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our Dietary team at Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking a wide variety of food for our customers, employees, and visitors. If you have a passion for cooking and providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations

• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for customers by attending physicians

• Meets required meal schedules

• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste

• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets

• Follows menus and special diet instructions

• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director

• Cooperates with other dietary staff and center personnel

• Puts customer service first, ensuring that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere

• Performs other duties as requested

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow written and oral directions in the English language

• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred

• Active Approved ANSI accredited/Serv Safe certificate

• Considerable knowledge of volume food production methods and techniques

• Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices as applied to institutional kitchen and related areas

• Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations

• Ability to solve operational problems in the absence of the Food Service Manager and Assistant Food Service Manager

• Some knowledge of dietetic principles

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A supportive and dynamic work environment