Geriatric Kitchen Chef & Diet Liaison

Thornton Heights; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Heights in Illinois seeks a competent Cook to prepare meals that follow tenant diets and dietary standards while complying with safety and sanitation regulations. You will follow instructions and handle a range of kitchen tasks.

The role requires empathy, clear communication, and collaboration with dieticians to optimize tenants' nutritional health, using large-scale kitchen equipment and proven production practices.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience to connect with geriatric tenants.
• Clear, respectful communication with staff and tenants.
• Follow dietary standards and infection control, sanitation and safety rules.
• Experience with large-scale food production and equipment.
• Must hold a Food Manager Certificate.
• Collaborate with a dietician to maintain tenants' dietary health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to diets and regulations.
• Follow established sanitation, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Operate and supervise large-scale kitchen equipment.
• Work with dietary staff to meet nutritional goals.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Effective communication

Dietary standards compliance

Sanitation & infection control

Large-scale kitchen equipment

Education

Food Manager Certificate

Job description

Thornton Heights in Illinois seeks a competent Cook to prepare meals that follow tenant diets and dietary standards while complying with safety and sanitation regulations. You will follow instructions and handle a range of kitchen tasks.

The role requires empathy, clear communication, and collaboration with dieticians to optimize tenants' nutritional health, using large-scale kitchen equipment and proven production practices.