Skilled Nursing Kitchen Cook — Safe, Large-Scale Meals

Citadel Healthcare; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) match

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision insurance

Innovative Training Programs

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Cook in Wilmette, IL to prepare and serve resident meals with proper food handling and safety techniques. The role emphasizes meeting nutritional guidelines and treating residents with respect.

The Cook will review menus, monitor diet trays, and ensure policies are followed. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of cooking experience in healthcare settings; English literacy is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to read recipes and convert ingredients to different serving sizes.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure correct diet is served.
• Complete necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to management.
• Ensure dietary procedures follow established policies.
• Assist in establishing food service production lines to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets from nursing and dietary staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Recipe reading

Large quantity cooking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Cook in Wilmette, IL to prepare and serve resident meals with proper food handling and safety techniques. The role emphasizes meeting nutritional guidelines and treating residents with respect.

The Cook will review menus, monitor diet trays, and ensure policies are followed. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of cooking experience in healthcare settings; English literacy is essential.