Dietary Cook

Momence-Meadows-Nursing-; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Momence-Meadows-Nursing- seeks a Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and providing alternatives as needed.

The role requires some institutional cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation methods, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. You will work with elders, maintain confidentiality, and present a professional appearance at all times.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Experience in institutional cooking preferred.
• Ability to cook large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Adhere to dietary restrictions and provide alternatives as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional appearance.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Follow instructions

Care for elders

Effective 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