Dietary Cook

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Healthcare Consulting is seeking a cook to prepare meals for residents in a facility, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed. The role emphasizes sanitation, adherence to instructions, and compassionate service to elders and others with limited self-care capacity.

The position requires at least a high school education, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to cook large quantities while maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Must have a sanitation certificate.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following dietary restrictions.
• Provide alternatives when required and accommodate residents' needs.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and hygienic cooking practices.
• Follow verbal and written instructions to ensure quality.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma 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 knowledgeable of dietary procedures