Cook (Healthcare)

Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Job summary

Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents in a setting that emphasizes dietary restrictions and resident comfort. The role involves assisting with breakfast, lunch, and dinner while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have some institutional cooking experience, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to cook large quantities. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to work closely with

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• One year dietary experience in hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following dietary restrictions.
• Assist with food preparation and meal service for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene in all food prep areas.
• Follow verbal and written instructions precisely.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and activities.
• Present a professional appearance at all times.
• Demonstrate initiative and good judgment in daily tasks.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Reading/writing instructions

Empathy for elders

Education

High school education or equivalent

1 year dietary experience (preferred)

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Looking for an Experienced Cook to come 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.