Diet-Sensitive Senior Living Cook

Pearl Healthcare; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl Healthcare is hiring a Cook for Pearl of Rolling Meadows. The role involves preparing meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while complying with dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

Candidates should have some institutional cooking experience, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to cook large quantities with care for residents’ needs. This is a full-time on-site position at Rolling Meadows.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• 1 year dietary experience in institutional setting preferred.
• Must hold a sanitation certificate.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Familiar with dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Adhere to dietary restrictions and provide alternatives.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic standards.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
• Demonstrate empathy and professional attitude toward residents.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food prep & sanitation

Verbal & written instructions

Empathy for elders

Good physical ability

Communication

Transportation access

Education

High school education

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Pearl Healthcare is hiring a Cook for Pearl of Rolling Meadows. The role involves preparing meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while complying with dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

Candidates should have some institutional cooking experience, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to cook large quantities with care for residents’ needs. This is a full-time on-site position at Rolling Meadows.