Dietary Cook Part-time PM shift - healthcare setting at Transitional Care Management

Waukegan, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

16.25

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking Experience, Customer Service Skills, Food Safety, Sanitation Requirements, Menu Creation, Nutritional Needs, Compassion, Companionship

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Dietary Cook Hourly Wage Estimate: $16.25/hour Shift: Part-time PM shift 2 days per week Schedule: 11:30am - 8:00pm Cooking experience is required You’re not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers. When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation. Join us and make a connection of your own. Join us and make a difference in someone’s life. A little more about our center: The Terrace is a classic nursing home with a heavy emphasis on the long-term memory care resident and a small, but growing, short-term rehab unit. This close-knit team is welcoming and always willing to jump in to help out when you need it. What makes us unique: 4-Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care! We have a large memory care population and they are eager to tell you their stories. We can help you turn your job into a career – ask us about educational assistance. There is a bus stop located in front of the center and many apartment homes nearby if you want to move closer to work. Job Description What you will do in this role: Officially we title this job a Dietary Cook, but in other centers it may be called a Line Cook or even an entry level Chef. When you are sick or injured, food can be the highlight of your day. As a cook you will help prepare meals for our patients. This could involve menu creation, working with our Registered Dietician for special needs diets, kitchen sanitation and food safety. One day you may clean out the freezer or the next it may involve talking with the patients to see if they liked their meal. We wear many hats and do whatever is needed to meet the nutritional needs of the patient. Qualifications Dietary Cook: Officially we title this job a Dietary Cook, but in other centers it may be called a Line Cook or even an entry level Chef. What we need from you: Must have prior experience as a dietary aide, cook, or in a central kitchen Knowledge of quality food production and servicing techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures. Must have excellent customer service skills Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be the reason someone smiles today. Additional Information Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description. #indtn This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

As a Dietary Cook, you will prepare meals for patients, which includes menu creation and working with the Registered Dietician for special diets. You will also ensure kitchen sanitation and food safety while engaging with patients about their meal preferences.