Resident Dining Cook – Craft Meals with Heart

Dial Senior Living; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Tuition Assistance

Holiday pay

PTO DAY 1 accrual

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition

Verizon/AT&T discounts

Pay Advance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D

401K

Job summary

Dial Senior Living is seeking a full-time cook to independently prepare meals and manage food production for residents. You will support the Sous or Executive Chef in maintaining high quality of food and safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant settings, and a strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen regulations. On-site kitchen with opportunities for growth and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety and dietary guidelines.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.)
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents with attention to quality and presentation.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report to the supervisor.
• Participate in new menu and special menu planning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and kitchen/storage areas.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control.
• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen sanitation, as needed.
• Notify manager of food supply needs and malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Assist in the recording of Ready – to – Use – food items into the TELS website. Three items should be recorded for every meal.
• Record cooler, freezer and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.
• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Dietary guidelines

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment operation

Stamina/lift 40 lbs

Job description

Dial Senior Living is seeking a full-time cook to independently prepare meals and manage food production for residents. You will support the Sous or Executive Chef in maintaining high quality of food and safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant settings, and a strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen regulations. On-site kitchen with opportunities for growth and employee benefits.