Dietary Aide/Cook

LHGS; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Reduced meals

Job summary

LHGS in Rockford, IL is hiring a part-time Dietary Aide/Cook. Starting pay is $17.12+ per hour, with the potential to earn up to $20.87 per hour through shift differentials. No experience is required; training is provided.

You’ll work 20–25 hours weekly, with alternating weekends and holidays, and may serve as back-up cook a day each week. LHGS offers a robust benefits package for staff clocking 20+ hours, including health, dental and vision insurance, life and supplemental coverage, PTO, and

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Willing to work a combination of shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Part-time schedule 20-25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Set up, serve, and clean dining rooms and kitchenettes.
• Assist with meal preparation in main kitchen during down times.
• Stock and rotate food items.
• Record food temperatures and document diet orders.
• Support cooks and ensure food safety standards are met.

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary Aide/Cook

Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS)

Starting Pay: $17.12+/hour (DOE)

Earn up to: $20.87/hour with shift differentials

Hours: Part-Time- 20-25 hours per week

Experience: No experience needed — we will train you!

More Than a Job — A Chance to Make a Difference

If you’re looking for meaningful work where what you do truly matters, a dietary career at LHGS may be the perfect fit. Every day, you’ll play an important role in supporting our residents during some of the most important moments of their lives. Your work helps nourish not just bodies, but spirits — and that is where true job satisfaction comes from.At LHGS, we set high standards for excellence and are committed to providing exceptional care in a warm, supportive environment.

Position Details

We are currently seeking a Dietary Aide for 20-25 hours per week. The right candidate would possess the skills to be able to be the back up cook and cook one day a week.

• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Shift differentials paid for evenings (after 2 PM) and weekends

• 6:30 AM - 1:30 PM Dietary Aide/Cook
• 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Dietary Aide

(Candidates must be available to work a combination of these shifts.)

What You’ll Do

As a Dietary Aide, you’ll work closely with our healthcare team to ensure residents receive nutritious, well-prepared meals that meet their individual dietary needs. Responsibilities include:

• Setting up, serving, and cleaning dining rooms and kitchenettes
• Assisting with meal preparation in the main kitchen during down times
• Stocking and rotating food items
• Recording food temperatures and documenting diet orders
• Supporting cooks and ensuring food safety standards are met

The role of the cook is to prepare meals for breakfast, dinner and supper for residents, guests, and facility staff. Qualified Candidates must be able to read and follow standard recipes and should exhibit a positive, professional approach when interacting with residents, staff and guests. Every other weekend and every other holiday required. Experience in food service is preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working at LHGS

We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive wages + shift differentials
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Supplemental Insurance
• Reduced employee meals
• Reduced rent opportunities
• Full benefits available to employees scheduled 20+ hours/week (FT & PT)
• Ongoing training, education, and career advancement opportunities