TW_Dietary Cook

TeamWorkers - Effingham, IL (Recruiter: Cherie); Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv (access to advance your pay)

Job summary

TeamWorkers Supplemental Staffing is seeking a Dietary Cook to craft nutritious meals and support flexible scheduling for residents. The role emphasizes work-life balance with the ability to set your own hours and take on PRN shifts where needed.

You will maintain safety and quality standards, execute menu items accurately, and ensure meals meet dietary requirements in a long-term care setting. PayActiv benefits are available and appreciation is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of cook experience in a long-term care facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with long-term care food service standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft delicious and nutritious meals aligned with the menu.
• Maintain highest standards of food handling, preparation, and service.
• Provide nutritionally balanced options for residents' health.
• Uphold federal, state, and local food service regulations.

Skills

Two years experience in long-term care

Food safety & sanitation

Nutrition/meal balancing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Dietary Cook

TeamWorkers Supplemental Staffing

Take control of your work/life balance. Create your own schedule. Embark on a job Journey!

Why Choose TeamWorkers?

• Better work/life balance– Need a job to fit your school schedule? Need off for family activities? Want a job that fits with your childcare? Not to worry. Use Teamworkers to work as little or as much as you like.
• Extra income– Use Teamworkers to pick up shifts whenever you need a little extra money, even if you have another job.
• Pick the right environment for you- PRN shifts are a terrific way to experience a variety of facilities.
• Guaranteed Hours- Based on Community needs, contracts offered.
• VIP - Teamworkers receive priority over other agency workers.
• You will always have a voice.
• You will experience appreciation and understanding from leadership.
• You will not be seen as a revenue generator; we are here to help you achieve your goals.
• You will enjoy a flexible schedule.

Incentives for you:

• PayActiv (access to advance your pay before payday)!

Culinary Cook Requirements

Your Role as a Dietary Cook:

• Craft Delicious and Nutritious Meals: Prepare and serve delightful meals in line with our menu, ensuring a pleasurable dining experience for our residents.
• Maintain Highest Standards: Oversee food handling, preparation, and service processes, adhering to strict cleanliness and safety protocols.
• Enhance Resident Health: Provide nutritionally balanced food options that contribute to the residents’ health and vitality.
• Compliance with Regulations: Uphold all Federal, State, and Local food service and nutrition care standards.

We’re Looking for Someone With:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• At least two years of experience as a cook in a long‑term care facility (preferred).
• Experience in long‑term care settings (preferred).

Here is what TeamWorker Employees have to say about us:

• “First off, the pay is better. Also, I like to move around. Originally, I’m a schoolteacher and the agency is best with my schedule. I can’t permanently work with a company because it would definitely conflict with my original job.” --LPN, Kansas City, Mo
• “Teamworkers are the best agency I have ever worked for so far! ”--CNA, Kansas City, Mo
• “I enjoy the flexibility and the Teamworkers staff.” --CNA, Northland, Mo
• “I like to be able to move around to keep from medical burn out, also picking my own schedule so I can work around appointments.” -- RN, Overland Park, KS

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefit enrollment is available for those who meet the required eligibility criteria.

Job ID

2026-19721