Resident Meals Cook — Full-Time with Growth & Benefits

Crescentcareelgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability ins.

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Crescent Care of Elgin is seeking a Cook to join their team and prepare resident meals using proper food handling and safety techniques that meet nutritional guidelines and safety standards.

Join Crescent Care of Elgin to help provide compassionate care, maintain high-quality meal service, and support residents in a warm, respectful environment. This full-time role offers daily tasks, teamwork with dining and nursing staff, and opportunities for growth within a patient-centered facility.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak English.
• Able to read recipes and convert ingredients to serving sizes.
• Experience cooking large quantities; healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspects special diet trays to assure the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Coordinates meal service with other departments as necessary.
• Works with the facility’s culinary director and implements recommended changes.
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed per policies.
• Maintains and files menus in accordance with procedures.
• Establishes food service production lines to assure timely meals.
• Processes diet changes and new diets from nursing/dietary staff.
• Takes pride in the preparation and presentation of residents’ meals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Recipe interpretation

Cook large quantities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Crescent Care of Elgin is seeking a Cook to join their team and prepare resident meals using proper food handling and safety techniques that meet nutritional guidelines and safety standards.

Join Crescent Care of Elgin to help provide compassionate care, maintain high-quality meal service, and support residents in a warm, respectful environment. This full-time role offers daily tasks, teamwork with dining and nursing staff, and opportunities for growth within a patient-centered facility.