Dietary Cook Supervisor — Fresh Meals & Team Lead

Pearl of Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Elgin is seeking a Cook to perform designated dietary duties, prepare meals on schedule, and supervise staff under the Dietary Manager. You will ensure proper temperatures, sanitation, and adherence to policies, with flexibility in work hours.

Requirements include a High School or Culinary Tech graduate, ability to read recipes and production sheets, and Serve Safe certification or willingness to earn within 90 days. Healthcare or restaurant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or culinary tech graduate.
• Able to read and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders and tray tickets.
• Serve Safe certification or willing to earn within the first 90 days.
• Healthcare dietary or restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to recipes and production sheets.
• Serve resident meals according to scheduled times.
• Cover for staff absent due to illness.
• Maintain proper food and equipment temperatures and sanitation.
• Interact with residents and staff to ensure satisfaction.
• Track inventory and communicate low supplies or place orders.
• Label, wrap and date unused food items.
• Supervise staff and conduct daily huddles in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Staff supervision

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High School diploma / Culinary Tech

Job description

Pearl of Elgin is seeking a Cook to perform designated dietary duties, prepare meals on schedule, and supervise staff under the Dietary Manager. You will ensure proper temperatures, sanitation, and adherence to policies, with flexibility in work hours.

Requirements include a High School or Culinary Tech graduate, ability to read recipes and production sheets, and Serve Safe certification or willingness to earn within 90 days. Healthcare or restaurant experience is preferred.