Cook Full Time

Transitional Care Management; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT is seeking a Dietary Cook / Line Cook at Frankfort Terrace in Frankfort, IL. The role blends kitchen cook duties with occasional dietary aide tasks in a healthcare setting. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow diet orders with RD input, and maintain high standards of food safety.

The position is full-time with 6:00am-2:00pm, 6:30am-2:30pm, or 12:00pm-8:00pm shifts and every other weekend rotation. A $250 sign-on bonus is offered after probation.

Qualifications

• Requires Food Handler Certificate and Food Protection Manager Certificate within 60 days of employment.
• At least 1 year dietary/cook experience in healthcare or commercial kitchen preferred.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic knowledge of computer-based documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals for patients, including special diets.
• Cook and assist as Dietary Aide in dining room as needed.
• Keep kitchen clean and adhere to food safety rules.
• Assist with stocking, menu planning, and patient interactions.
• Work as part of a fast-moving team with rotating duties.

Skills

English literacy

Computer literacy

Schedule flexibility

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-based documentation systems

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Frankfort Terrace - FRANKFORT, IL 60423
• Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly
• Start Date: ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage: $17.00 hourly
• Shift: 8-hour shifts; Days and evenings
• Schedule: Full-time, with fluctuating shifts: 6:00am-2:00pm, 6:30am-2:30pm and 12:00pm-8:00pm with an every other weekend rotation.
• You will need to be available to work all/any shift to be considered
• Sign-On Bonus: Sign on bonus of $250 to be paid after probationary period.

A little more about our center

• Frankfort Terrace is a medical facility, providing care to the non-violent mentally ill population. Located in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful grounds, trees and flowers - you can ride your bike to work.
• 5-Star Quality measure - this means we provide excellent clinical care!
• Consistently high patient satisfaction rating and feedback - our residents love us!
• We have a close-knit family-like team - It’s a happy place to work.

Job Description

Dietary Cook / Line Cook - Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you ready to join a team where your cooking skills help brighten someone’s day? At our medical center, being a Cook means more than just preparing meals.

What you’ll do

• This particular position is a combination of Cook duties in the kitchen and sometimes helping out as a Dietary Aide out in the dining room. It's a dual role.
• Prepare tasty, nutritious meals for patients, including special diets tailored with help from our Registered Dietitian.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe, following strict food safety rules to protect everyone.
• Pitch in wherever needed - from stocking the freezer to chatting with patients about their meals or helping to prepare next week’s menu.
• Work as part of a fast-moving team that wears many hats every day.

Why you’ll love this job

You’ll be part of something bigger than cooking - you’ll help improve lives every single day. A well-prepared meal can be the highlight of a resident’s day. Plus, you’ll grow your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same!

Donna, our employee of 35 years, says "I love my work-family! We work well together, help one another and have fun while we're here."

Qualifications

What we need from you

• Food Handler Certificate & Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate. If you do not currently hold these, you will be required to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
• At least 1 year of dietary/cook experience in a healthcare facility or commercial/central kitchen (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of computer-based documentation systems
• Understanding of good food preparation, serving techniques, and food safety and sanitation rules
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to regularly push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and pass a pre-employment physical and background check
• Schedule flexibility

Additional information

Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.