Cook New Wage

Allure Healthcare Services; Mendota (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services company is seeking a Cook to join their team. This entry-level position focuses on food preparation while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates will assist in menu planning and ensure compliance with health regulations, working collaboratively within the healthcare setting to provide patients with quality food service.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of dietary experience in a medical setting.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menus and dietary guidelines.
• Coordinate with dietitian and implement recommendations.
• Ensure food service procedures meet established policies.

Skills

Dietary Experience

Communication

Independence

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

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Allure Healthcare Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Allure Healthcare Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $17.50/hr

New Wage: $17.00 and $17.50 with experience.

Available Shifts:

1st Shift - 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.

2nd Shift - 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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