Cook - Healthcare

Archway Management; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Rolling Meadows seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions and offering alternatives.

The role requires compassion for elders, ability to follow both verbal and written instructions, and a commitment to sanitation, confidentiality, and professional conduct in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum).
• Must have a sanitation certificate.
• Experience in institutional cooking and dietary procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner following dietary restrictions.
• Maintain food preparation, sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Follow instructions and communicate effectively with staff.
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment and professional demeanor.
• Respect resident confidentiality and maintain a clean appearance.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Follow verbal and written instructions

Empathy toward elders

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

1 year dietary experience in hospital/facility (preferred)

Job description

COOK

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. We want your experience!

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.

DUCATION/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.