Part-Time Cook: Fresh, Resident-Focused Meals

Allure Health Care Services; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Allure of Knox County in Galesburg, IL, is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Cook to provide high-quality food service for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines, collaboration with the dietitian, and proper menu planning and execution.

The successful candidate will have some dietary/food service experience, a state sanitation certification, and strong English communication. This part-time position requires independence and professionalism in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• One year dietary/food service experience preferred but not required.
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Must be able to read, speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the 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 department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician.
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Skills

Food service

English proficiency

Independent work

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Allure of Knox County in Galesburg, IL, is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Cook to provide high-quality food service for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to dietary guidelines, collaboration with the dietitian, and proper menu planning and execution.

The successful candidate will have some dietary/food service experience, a state sanitation certification, and strong English communication. This part-time position requires independence and professionalism in a clinical setting.