Line Cook

Kauhale Pettigru; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals for residents while adhering to health and safety guidelines. The role involves cooking a variety of foods, compliance with dietary orders, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in long-term care settings, and will be committed to providing quality care.

Benefits

Paid time off

Competitive pay scales

Major Medical Insurance available

Free Meals

Personal Days Off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months prior long-term care experience preferred.
• Must pass a state-approved Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, following dietary guidelines.
• Perform dietary cleaning duties and ensure compliance with sanitation regulations.
• Document and manage food inventory and cleaning schedules.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation compliance

Dietary knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing appropriately cooked meals. They must comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines. The provision of these services must be performed to ensure the health, welfare and safety of our residents is of primary concern.

• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors
• Prepares food according to recipes and diet orders and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules.
• Performs dietary related and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations, following diet orders prescribed by resident physicians.
• Take necessary measure to avoid food waste; properly cares for equipment.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials or hazardous chemicals to the supervisor immediately.
• Participate in life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Assist in organizing ordered items on delivery days

Communication:

• Review and document cleaning schedule daily/routinely.
• Complete assignments as scheduled.
• Document items that need to be ordered in a timely manner.
• Lead by example being visible, involved and accessible.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Six (6) months prior long term care experience preferred
• Testing: State approved Criminal Background Check and as needed Drug Screening
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay scales
• Employee Orientation
• Major Medical Insurance available
• Free Meals
• Personal Days Off

Schedule:

• Full-time, including scheduling for every other weekend

COVID-19 considerations:

• We follow local, state, and federal guidelines for COVID-19 precautions.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greenville, SC, 29601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)