Dietary Cook & Kitchen Lead (Healthcare)

Archway Management; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Pearl of Elgin is seeking a Cook to perform designated dietary duties, prepare hot and cold menu items, and supervise staff under the Dietary Manager. You will ensure meals are prepared correctly and on time, and you may take on leadership if the manager is absent.

Responsibilities include serving meals at correct service times, covering for coworkers, maintaining sanitation per state Health regulations, tracking inventory, labeling items, and conducting daily staff huddles to coordinate

Qualifications

• High school or culinary tech graduate.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders and tray tickets.
• Understand computer software for resident information.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified or earn within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items per menu and production sheet counts.
• Serve resident meals at the correct service times.
• Cover for staff callouts due to illness.
• Maintain sanitation per state Health regulations.
• Track inventory and place orders for supplies.
• Label, wrap and date unused food items.
• Oversee staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication.

Skills

Read recipes

Follow production sheets

Understand resident info system

Flexibility in hours

Staff supervision

Attention to sanitation

Education

High School or Culinary Tech Graduate

Tools

Resident information system

Job description

The Pearl of Elgin is seeking a Cook to perform designated dietary duties, prepare hot and cold menu items, and supervise staff under the Dietary Manager. You will ensure meals are prepared correctly and on time, and you may take on leadership if the manager is absent.

Responsibilities include serving meals at correct service times, covering for coworkers, maintaining sanitation per state Health regulations, tracking inventory, labeling items, and conducting daily staff huddles to coordinate