Senior Living Dietary Cook

Apploi; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

The role requires basic institutional cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. A high school diploma and a sanitation certificate are required or preferred, with English literacy essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility is preferred.
• Must have a sanitation certificate.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic methods in all kitchen areas.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrate initiative, mature judgment, and a courteous, professional attitude.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food sanitation

Follow instructions

Elder care communication

English literacy

Education

High school education or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed.

The role requires basic institutional cooking experience, knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. A high school diploma and a sanitation certificate are required or preferred, with English literacy essential.