Dietary Cook

SAK Management; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SAK Management in Itasca, IL is seeking a Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

Responsibilities include cooking in large quantities, maintaining sanitary food prep, and reading and following instructions. The role requires genuine desire to work with elders and a professional, confidential approach to care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical setting preferred.
• Must have a sanitation certificate and ability to cook large quantities.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives when needed.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic methods in food preparation.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate empathy and professional demeanor when caring for elders.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance at all times.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Follow instructions

Empathy for elders

English literacy

Transportation access

Education

High school education or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Some experience in institutional cooking.

Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.

Follow verbal and written instructions.

Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.

Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.

Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.

The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.

Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.

Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.

Maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.

Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)

Must have a sanitation certificate

Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures