Dietary Cook

Reflections Memory Care; Chatham (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 via company

Short term Disability

Long term Disability

Accident Insurance

401k with match immediately upon hire

Job summary

Reflections Memory Care is seeking a Dietary Cook in Chatham, IL. This full-time role (30–40 hours) offers an hourly wage of $16.50–$19.00 and requires providing a high level of service in a memory care dining setting.

The position involves preparing meals, following approved menus, maintaining safe kitchen operations, and supporting special events as needed. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cook experience in hospitality/healthcare preferred.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law/company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes, production guides, logs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Maintain kitchen, food storage, and prep areas clean, safe, sanitary.
• Open and/or close the kitchen as needed.
• Follow cleaning schedules and company standards for food safety.

Skills

Customer service

Reading recipes

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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Dietary Cook

30 to 40 Hours - Full Time Chatham, IL, US

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

• 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

Benefits

• 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.