Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & Teamwork

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a sanitary kitchen. You will work with the dietary team to meet dietary needs and preferences, while following safety guidelines.

Two years of cook experience in healthcare, senior living or hospitality is preferred; Food Handlers or ServSafe certification is required or preferred. On-site, full-time hours with opportunities for growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or hospitality settings preferred.
• Food safety awareness and sanitation knowledge required or preferred.
• Certification: Food Handlers or ServSafe required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes, menus and dietary needs.
• Assist with menu planning to meet residents' dietary restrictions.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and receiving supplies.
• Interact with residents to accommodate preferences and requests.
• Collaborate with dietary team for timely meal service.
• Maintain records of temperatures, times and sanitation.

Skills

Meal preparation

Menu planning

Food safety

Inventory management

Resident interaction

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Culinary arts program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Riverside Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a sanitary kitchen. You will work with the dietary team to meet dietary needs and preferences, while following safety guidelines.

Two years of cook experience in healthcare, senior living or hospitality is preferred; Food Handlers or ServSafe certification is required or preferred. On-site, full-time hours with opportunities for growth and teamwork.