Resident Meals Cook — Sign-On Bonus

Aperion Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, and facility policies. The role involves reviewing menus, coordinating with the dietitian, and ensuring adherence to established food service procedures.

The position may include working with residents, staff, and visitors, while maintaining quality service and safety standards. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available, subject to hours and other requirements.

Qualifications

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility 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. Assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• 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 experience

English literacy

Education

State Food Service Sanitation certification

Job description

Aperion Care is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, and facility policies. The role involves reviewing menus, coordinating with the dietitian, and ensuring adherence to established food service procedures.

The position may include working with residents, staff, and visitors, while maintaining quality service and safety standards. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available, subject to hours and other requirements.