Healthcare Cook

Pearl of Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pearl of Joliet in Joliet, IL is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join a compassionate healthcare team. You will prepare nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner while following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives to residents within our healthcare facility.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, resident-centered service, confidentiality, and a professional appearance, with opportunities to contribute creative meal ideas and collaborate with dietary and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Experience in institutional cooking preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and ability to cook large quantities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Desire to work with elders and provide compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic cooking methods.
• Work with residents with varied needs with empathy and professionalism.
• Demonstrate initiative and good judgment in daily tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance.
• Communicate effectively with team members and residents.

Job description

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Part Time Cook at the 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.