Cook

Jade Financial; 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 workenvironment

Job summary

Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wheaton, IL is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Dietary team. You will prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, employees and visitors, and follow dietary guidelines while maintaining sanitary practices and teamwork.

This role emphasizes reliable production schedules, attention to portion control and waste reduction, and a commitment to delivering compassionate service to families and staff alike.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• English reading/writing/speaking and following directions is required.
• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred.
• Active ANSI accredited Serv Safe certificate is required.
• Knowledge of volume food production methods and sanitation regulations is important.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and solve day-to-day operating problems.
• Some knowledge of dietetics principles.

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

Skills

Volume food production

Sanitation knowledge

Arithmetic ability

Problem solving

Dietetic principles

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Serv Safe certificate

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