Cook New Wage

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing high-quality food in compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring that all food service procedures are followed. You will have the opportunity to work closely with dietitians and assist in menu planning for residents with special dietary needs. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of others through food service, providing essential nourishment in a caring environment. If you are passionate about food and service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• One year of dietary/food experience in a medical facility preferred.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Review menus and ensure food availability for preparation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Planning

Sanitation Standards

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

State Food Service Sanitation Certification

Dietary/Food Experience

Job description

New Wage: $17.00 and $17.50 with experience.

Available Shifts:

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

1. Review menus prior to preparation of food.
2. Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
3. Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
4. Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
5. Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
6. Work with the facility’s dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
7. 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.

1. One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
2. Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
3. Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
4. 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.

1. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
2. 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.
3. Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
4. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.