Dietary Cook

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in a supportive, compassionate environment. You will follow the menu, monitor food handling, and ensure nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining safety standards.

The role favors candidates with LTC/SNF/AL/MC cooking experience and a professional demeanor. Tutera offers benefits and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine passion for working with seniors.
• Flexible, fun, and energetic personality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu.
• Monitor food handling, preparation, and meal service methods.
• Safely provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents.
• Ensure quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Passion for seniors

Flexible, energetic personality

Excellent communication

Professional image

LTC cooking experience

Large-scale cooking experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Cook

WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Dietary Cook, you are responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. You will also safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. As a Dietary Cook, you will ensure the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation highly preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best they can be!

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Benefits

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Job ID 2026-19754