ServSafe-Certified Dietary Cook & Lead

Archway Management; Belvidere Township (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management is seeking a Cook for the Dietary Department to prepare and portion hot and cold items, supervise staff, and ensure meals are served on time. The role requires adherence to recipes, safety standards, and fluency with resident information systems.

The Cook will assist the Dietary Manager, cover staff gaps, and maintain high sanitation levels in compliance with health regulations. A ServSafe certification or progress toward it within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand and follow recipes and production sheets.
• Must be ServSafe certified or able to earn within 90 days.
• Ability to read and follow diet orders, tray tickets, and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items per menu/recipe.
• Serve resident meals per correct service times.
• Cover staff callouts due to illness.
• Maintain sanitation per state health regulations.
• Track inventory and notify Dietary Manager of low supplies or place orders.
• Label, wrap and date unused food items. Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Support facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Follow recipes & production sheets

Read & interpret resident information

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School or Culinary Tech

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Resident information software

Job description

Archway Management is seeking a Cook for the Dietary Department to prepare and portion hot and cold items, supervise staff, and ensure meals are served on time. The role requires adherence to recipes, safety standards, and fluency with resident information systems.

The Cook will assist the Dietary Manager, cover staff gaps, and maintain high sanitation levels in compliance with health regulations. A ServSafe certification or progress toward it within 90 days is required.