Dietary Cook

Arcadia Care; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and 401K

Life Insurance

Daily Pay

Paid Vacations

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Appreciation Events

Birthday Celebrations

Employee Assistance Programs

Retail Discounts

Telemedicine

Break Time for Nursing Mothers

Voting Time Off

Job summary

Arcadia Care is opening a new facility in Lincoln, IL, seeking a Cook responsible for safe and timely food preparation in line with federal, state, and local standards. You will review menus, prepare meals and snacks, and assist in diet planning under physician/dietitian guidance.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety guidelines, quality service, and coordination with the kitchen team to ensure meals meet prescribed dietary needs.

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food experience in a hospital or related medical facility preferred but not required.
• State Food Service Sanitation certification required.
• Food Sanitation License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food and prepare timely meals and snacks according to food safety guidelines.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician and dietician.

Skills

Food safety

Dietary experience

Job description

Job Summary

NEW FACILITY TO OPEN 9/1/2026. The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to assure that quality food service is always provided.

• Review menus prior to preparation of food and prepare timely meals and snacks according to food safety guidelines.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician and dietician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.

Cook

Job Summary

NEW FACILITY TO OPEN 9/1/2026. The Cook is responsible for food preparation in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to assure that quality food service is always provided.

Essential Duties

• Review menus prior to preparation of food and prepare timely meals and snacks according to food safety guidelines.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician and dietician. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.

Benefits Offered

• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
• Daily Pay - get your money when you want
• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
• Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
• Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
• Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
• Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments
• Paid Break Time for Nursing Mothers
• Time Off to Vote

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Food Sanitation License preferred.