Experienced Cook for Senior Care Kitchen with Large Prep

Landmark of Richton Park; Richton Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Job summary

Landmark of Richton Park is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

The role requires a high school education or equivalent and a sanitation certificate; prior dietary experience is preferred. You will operate in a skilled nursing setting, maintaining sanitation, professionalism, and compassionate care for residents with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Responsibilities

• A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

Skills

Institutional cooking experience

Sanitation knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Empathy for elders

Strong communication skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Landmark of Richton Park is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

The role requires a high school education or equivalent and a sanitation certificate; prior dietary experience is preferred. You will operate in a skilled nursing setting, maintaining sanitation, professionalism, and compassionate care for residents with diverse needs.