Resident Meals Cook — Safety‑Focused Care Kitchen

Crescent Care of Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth

Job summary

Crescent Care of Elgin is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious resident meals while adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities include reviewing menus, inspecting diet trays, and collaborating with other departments. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant cooking experience.

Join a team that values compassion and commitment, and offers a supportive environment for both employees and guests.

Qualifications

• Must have two or more years of cooking experience in a hospital or related medical facility.
• Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals using proper food handling techniques.
• Review menus prior to food preparation.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure correct diet is served.
• Coordinate meal service with other departments.
• Complete necessary forms and reports.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received.
• Maintain dietary procedures according to policy.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu review

Recipe reading

Large quantity cooking

Dietary procedures adherence

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Crescent Care of Elgin is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious resident meals while adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities include reviewing menus, inspecting diet trays, and collaborating with other departments. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant cooking experience.

Join a team that values compassion and commitment, and offers a supportive environment for both employees and guests.