Senior Living Cook: Craft Nutritious, Heartfelt Meals

Dial Senior Living; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual Day 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Verizon/AT&T discounts

Pay Advance Program

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

Job summary

Dial Senior Living in Moline, IL is hiring a Cook to independently prepare meals and manage food production for residents. You will support the Sous or Executive Chef to maintain high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing diverse meals, adapting recipes for dietary needs, presenting attractive plates, and coordinating with supervision on menus and supplies. This position requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2+ years of cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and dietary guidelines.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• 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. Ensure proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• 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

Dietary guidelines

Teamwork

Kitchen appliances

Stamina

Job description

Dial Senior Living in Moline, IL is hiring a Cook to independently prepare meals and manage food production for residents. You will support the Sous or Executive Chef to maintain high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing diverse meals, adapting recipes for dietary needs, presenting attractive plates, and coordinating with supervision on menus and supplies. This position requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.