Therapeutic Diet Cook | Patient-Focused Kitchen

rehabatwaukegan; Waukegan (IL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance incl. Dental and Vis

Paid Time Off for Sick and Vacation

Employer Matched 401k

Daily Pay

Employee Perks Site

Job summary

rehabatwaukegan is seeking a Cook to prepare food in accordance with current standards and policies, under the direction of the Head Cook, Registered Dietitian and Director of Dietary Services.

The role involves reviewing menus, preparing meals to planned menus, accommodating therapeutic diets, ensuring proper portioning and safe handling, and supporting daily kitchen tasks to maintain a clean, organized dining program for residents.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparing food.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, ensure meals are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the residents.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
• Review care plans to assure that the current food information is consistent with foods served.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
• Follow established infection control precautions policies and procedure when performing daily task.
• Assist / direct daily or schedule cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all time.

Job description

rehabatwaukegan is seeking a Cook to prepare food in accordance with current standards and policies, under the direction of the Head Cook, Registered Dietitian and Director of Dietary Services.

The role involves reviewing menus, preparing meals to planned menus, accommodating therapeutic diets, ensuring proper portioning and safe handling, and supporting daily kitchen tasks to maintain a clean, organized dining program for residents.