Dietary Cook

Villas-of-Holly-Broo; East Peoria (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 is seeking a Dietary Cook in East Peoria, IL to join our kitchen team. This full-time, 30–40 hour per week role features a salary range of $16.50–$19.00 hourly and requires attention to safety, recipe adherence, and teamwork in a memory-care setting.

The position emphasizes customer service, maintaining sanitary conditions, and assisting with meal preparation, events, and daily kitchen operations in a high-quality dining environment.

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

Customer service

Read recipes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Dietary Cook

30 to 40 Hours - Full Time East Peoria, 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

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 immediatelyupon hire

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