Dietary Cook

Villas-of-Holly-Broo; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off accrues immediately

Life Insurance paid by company

Short term Disability

Long term Disability

Accident Insurance

401k with match starting immediately

Job summary

Villas of Holly Brook in Washington, IL is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare and present meals in a community dining setting, following company recipes and safety standards. The role emphasizes quality, taste, and guest service in a warm memory-care environment.

This full-time position offers 30–40 hours weekly, weekend availability, and the opportunity to collaborate with a compassionate culinary team. You will clean as you cook, monitor temperatures, assist with special events, and uphold all

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of cook experience in hospitality or healthcare preferred.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law or company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes, production guides, schedules and logs.
• Weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in the community according to standards.
• Provide high level of customer service and a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Maintain kitchen and storage areas in a clean, safe, sanitary condition.
• Open and/or close the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure food is received, stored and prepared per standards.
• Prepare meals according to established recipes and menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezing.
• Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to quality and food safety practices.
• Assist with special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal stand-up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Cook experience

Weekend availability

Recipe reading

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

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Dietary Cook

30 to 40 Hours - Full Time Washington, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 10284

Salary Range: $16.50 To $19.00 Hourly

Overview

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in more than 25 locations in Illinois, Indiana, and Florida. We are the residence of choice for more than 1,400 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 1,000 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and cooking of food in the community. Ensure that all meals are prepared and presented according to Company standards.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Will attend pre-meal stand up in kitchen prior to meal service.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment preferred
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Weekends required

Benefits

Offered to full time staff

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off Accrues Immediately!
• Life Insurance paid by company
• Short term Disability
• Long term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• 401k with match starting immediately upon hire

Villas of Holly Brook, Reflections Memory Care and Villas of South Park are an equal opportunity employer.