Job Description

Dietary Cook / Line Cook - Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you ready to join a team where your cooking skills help brighten someone’s day? At our medical center , being a Cook means more than just preparing meals.

** What you’ll do:**

• Follow detailed recipes to prepare tasty, nutritious meals for patients, including 'special diets' tailored with help from our Registered Dietitian.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe, following strict IDPH food safety rules to protect everyone.
• Pitch in wherever needed — from stocking the freezer to chatting with patients about their meals or helping to serve meals...
• Work as part of a fast-moving team that wears many hats every day.

** Why you’ll love this job:**

• ️ Serve up smiles: Your meals bring comfort and nutrition to those we care for.
• Be part of a team: Everything you do helps residents on their journey to better living.
• Learn and grow: Opportunities to improve skills and create a career for yourself.
• Work with heart: Mealtime can often be the highlight of someone’s day.

Qualifications

Dietary Cook: Officially, we title this job a Dietary Cook, but in other centers it may be called Line Cook or even an entry level Chef.

** What we need from you** :

• Current (ServSafe) Food Handler Certificate Required
• Current Sanitation Certificate (CFPM) Required
• At least 1 year of experience as a Cook/Chef in a healthcare facility or commercial/central kitchen (strongly preferred)
• Basic knowledge of computer-based documentation systems
• Understanding of good food preparation, serving techniques, and food safety and sanitation rules
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to regularly stand for lengthy periods of time, push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and pass a pre-employment physical and background check

Additional Information

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

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