Healthcare Kitchen Lead: Dietitian-Guided Meals

Kenwood Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenwood Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with current standards and facility policies. You will work with the dietitian and other departments to ensure accurate diet menus and timely service, while maintaining quality food services for residents.

The role requires a Food Service Manager Certificate, basic dietary experience, English language proficiency, and the ability to work independently with residents and staff in a collaborative

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred but not required.
• Must have Food Service Manager Certificate; Safe Serve/Food Handler not accepted for a Cook.
• Must read, speak, and write English clearly.
• Must function independently and work well with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals.
• Interpret policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician and ensure food is available for cooks.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes.
• Ensure that all food service procedures follow established policies.

Skills

Dietary/food experience

English proficiency

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Food Service Manager Certificate

Job description

Kenwood Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with current standards and facility policies. You will work with the dietitian and other departments to ensure accurate diet menus and timely service, while maintaining quality food services for residents.

The role requires a Food Service Manager Certificate, basic dietary experience, English language proficiency, and the ability to work independently with residents and staff in a collaborative