Resident Meals Cook - Growth, Daily Pay & Benefits

Pavilion Healthcare; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Growth & Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pavilion of Bridgeview is seeking a Cook to join their team. The cook prepares and serves resident meals using proper food handling and safety techniques, ensuring meals meet nutritional guidelines and safety standards while treating residents with respect.

This is a collectively bargained, full-time role under the union. Responsibilities include menu reviews, diet-tray checks, coordinating with other departments, and adapting menus with guidance from the culinary director.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two+ years cooking experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and convert ingredients to different serving sizes.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure correct diet is served to residents.
• Complete administrative forms and reports for management.
• Coordinate meal service with other departments.
• Work with culinary director and implement recommended changes.
• Ensure dietary procedures follow established policies.
• Maintain and file menus per policies and procedures.
• Establish food production lines to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes from nursing and dietary staff.
• Take pride in meal preparation and presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Read recipes

Cook large quantities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pavilion of Bridgeview is seeking a Cook to join their team. The cook prepares and serves resident meals using proper food handling and safety techniques, ensuring meals meet nutritional guidelines and safety standards while treating residents with respect.

This is a collectively bargained, full-time role under the union. Responsibilities include menu reviews, diet-tray checks, coordinating with other departments, and adapting menus with guidance from the culinary director.