Cook (Healthcare)

Landmarkofrichtonpark; Richton Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmarkofrichtonpark is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents, while following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

The role requires knowledge of food preparation and sanitation, ability to follow instructions, and a sincere desire to work with elders. A high school education and a sanitation certificate are required; hospital or skilled nursing dietary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• 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 food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Communicate effectively to receive and share information.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Demonstrate courteous, empathetic, and professional attitude.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Food preparation & sanitation

Instruction following

Empathy for residents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to join our TEAM!

A comprehensive benefit package includes:

Excellent Pay

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• 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, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent.
• 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.