Creative Dietary Cook – Scratch-Made Meals, Stable Hours

Allure Healthcare Services; Stockton Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable hours

Consistent scheduling

Supportive leadership

Sign-on bonus $500

Job summary

Allure of Stockton in Stockton, IL is seeking a passionate Dietary Cook to prepare scratch-made, high-quality meals for residents and staff. The role emphasizes food presentation, flavor, and safety while following established menus and state standards.

The cook will follow a four-week cycle menu, ensure proper sanitation, and may supervise dietary aides. Reports to the Food Service Supervisor in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dietary cook, preferably in long-term care.
• Ability to prepare scratch-made meals following menus.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily food preparation and meal service.
• Prepare meals according to a four-week cycle menu.
• Monitor food temperatures and sanitation practices.
• Supervise dietary aides when needed and report to supervisor.
• Maintain quality, taste, and presentation of meals.
• Set priorities and manage time in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Food presentation

Scratch-made meals

Menu adherence

Job description

Allure of Stockton in Stockton, IL is seeking a passionate Dietary Cook to prepare scratch-made, high-quality meals for residents and staff. The role emphasizes food presentation, flavor, and safety while following established menus and state standards.

The cook will follow a four-week cycle menu, ensure proper sanitation, and may supervise dietary aides. Reports to the Food Service Supervisor in a supportive team environment.