Lead Cook & Dietary Supervisor

Pearl of Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management is seeking a Dietary Cook to perform designated work and cleaning routines in the Dietary Department. You will prepare meals correctly and timely, supervise staff, and report to the Dietary Manager.

The role requires at least 1 year of dietary or restaurant experience, High School or Culinary Tech education, ability to follow recipes, and ServSafe/SerrSafe certification within 90 days. You will work flexible hours and help maintain sanitation.

Qualifications

• High School or Culinary Tech completion.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipes, production sheets, counts, diet orders, tray tickets and employee responsibilities.
• Ability to navigate computer software systems for resident information and preferences.
• SerrSafe Certificate or willing to earn within 90 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Work under the Dietary Manager.
• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items per menu and recipe on the production sheet counts.
• Serve resident meals at correct service times.
• Provide coverage for staff calling out due to illness.
• Record temperatures of food and equipment by meal.
• Interact with residents and facility staff to ensure satisfaction and proper service.
• Maintain sanitation standards per Health Department regulations.
• Practice a clean, safe work environment.
• Track inventory and communicate needs to the Dietary Manager.
• Label, wrap, and date unused food items properly.
• Follow Archway Management policies and procedures.
• In the Dietary Manager’s absence, supervise staff and conduct daily huddles.

Skills

Culinary training

Reading recipes & productionsheets

Staff supervision

ServSafe/SerrSafe certification within

Education

High School diploma or Culinary Tech graduate

Job description

Archway Management is seeking a Dietary Cook to perform designated work and cleaning routines in the Dietary Department. You will prepare meals correctly and timely, supervise staff, and report to the Dietary Manager.

The role requires at least 1 year of dietary or restaurant experience, High School or Culinary Tech education, ability to follow recipes, and ServSafe/SerrSafe certification within 90 days. You will work flexible hours and help maintain sanitation.