Food Service Worker

Pearl of Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Joliet is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for residents in our healthcare facility, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

You will work breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, uphold sanitation standards, and collaborate with a compassionate team dedicated to elder care and quality service. Must have a high school diploma and sanitation certificate; hospital or skilled nursing dietary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education or equivalent.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities and follow dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner following dietary restrictions.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic cooking practices.
• Communicate instructions and support residents with compassionate care.
• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality in all duties.

Skills

Cooking

Food handling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Join a compassionate healthcare team where your cooking skills make a meaningful difference every day. As a Cook, you'll prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support residents' health and well-being while working in a welcoming environment that values teamwork, quality, and your dedication to exceptional service.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Cook at Pearl of Joliet, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
• 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

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.