Dietary Cook: Craft Nutritious, Resident-Focused Meals

Axiom Care; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cook position at Axiom Care requires preparing meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and as directed by the Dietitian or Director of Food Services. You will help ensure quality food service and compliance with established policies for residents and staff in the facility.

The role involves reviewing menus, supporting policy development, planning diets as prescribed, coordinating with other departments, and working closely with the dietitian to implement changes as needed.

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food experience in a hospital or related facility preferred but not required.
• English language reading, speaking and writing required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Ensure food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Skills

Food service experience

English language proficiency

Job description

A Cook position at Axiom Care requires preparing meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and as directed by the Dietitian or Director of Food Services. You will help ensure quality food service and compliance with established policies for residents and staff in the facility.

The role involves reviewing menus, supporting policy development, planning diets as prescribed, coordinating with other departments, and working closely with the dietitian to implement changes as needed.