Dietary Cook

Landmark of Itaska (2); Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark of Itaska is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while adhering to dietary restrictions for residents. A high school diploma or equivalent and a sanitation certificate are required, with preferred experience in institutional cooking.

The role involves reading and following instructions, maintaining professionalism, and collaborating with team members to ensure safe, nutritious meals are provided to elders on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for meals in a facility serving elders.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Provide alternatives for dietary restrictions as needed for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in daily tasks.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food sanitation

Follow instructions

Empathy for elders

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Dietary experience preferred

English literacy

Knowledge of dietary procedures

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