Lead Cook, Dining Services – Resident Meals

Accolade Healthcare; Paxton (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and their families, following diet orders and recipes. The role includes leading dining services staff when managers are not present and ensuring timely service.

Ideal candidates will have experience in food service, a Food Handler Certification, and at least two years of cook experience. The job is on-site with responsibilities across kitchen and dining areas and adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is required.
• Food Handler Certification is/will be required.
• Minimum 2 years Cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all meals according to the recipes.
• Start and finish shift on time.
• Demonstrates leadership and supervises staff in managers' absence.
• Adheres to dietary orders and presentation requirements.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe food handling practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dietary knowledge

Food safety

Job description

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and their families, following diet orders and recipes. The role includes leading dining services staff when managers are not present and ensuring timely service.

Ideal candidates will have experience in food service, a Food Handler Certification, and at least two years of cook experience. The job is on-site with responsibilities across kitchen and dining areas and adherence to safety regulations.