Dietary Cook

Timbercreek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Timbercreek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is looking for a Dietary Cook to join their team in Pekin, Illinois. This role involves preparing and serving meals and ensuring the nutritional care of residents according to regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, dietary experience, and possess excellent communication skills. Exceptional benefits include health insurance, child care discounts, and tuition reimbursement. We welcome you to apply if you have a passion for working with seniors!

Qualifications

• Prior dietary experience in a long-term care setting is highly preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation is highly preferred.
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to the menu.
• Monitor methods of food handling, preparation, and meal service.
• Provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible and energetic personality

Experience in large-scale cooking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Dietary Cook

Timbercreek Rehab and Healthcare Center

Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Dietary Cook, you are responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. You will also safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. As a Dietary Cook, you will ensure the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation highly preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer.

The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Job ID

2026-17880