Dietary Cook

Villas of Holly Brook; Carterville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off accrues immediately

Life Insurance paid by company

Short term Disability

Long term Disability

Accident Insurance

401k with match starting immediately

Job summary

Villas of Holly Brook in Carterville, IL is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare and present meals per company standards. This full-time role offers 30–40 hours weekly, with a wage of $16.50–$19.00 per hour, and requires weekend work.

The position supports dining services in a healthcare/assisted living setting, maintaining clean kitchens, adhering to safety standards, and assisting with events as needed. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k with immediate accrual.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of cook experience in hospitality or healthcare preferred.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Reading recipes

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GED

Job description

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Dietary Cook

Herrin MC - Dietary 30 to 40 Hours - Full Time Carterville, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 10334

Salary Range: $16.50 To $19.00 Hourly

Overview Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the residence of choice for more than 1,400 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 1,000 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Company standards.

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment preferred
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Weekends required

Offered to full time staff

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off Accrues Immediately!
• Life Insurance paid by company
• Short term Disability
• Long term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• 401k with match starting immediately upon hire

Villas of Holly Brook, Reflections Memory Care and Villas of South Park are an equal opportunity employer.