Cook

StoneBridge Senior Living • Effingham, IL

14d

About The Position

Prepare appetizing, nourishing, well-balanced meals that meet each resident’s daily nutritional and special dietary needs. The Cook handles and stores food according to facility procedures and safe food-handling guidelines, follows standardized recipes and menus developed by Registered Dietitians, and prepares meals in appropriate quantities, at proper temperatures, and within required time frames. The role also supports resident choice, efficient use of supplies and equipment, food storage and preparation, tray assembly, cleaning, and communication aimed at resident satisfaction. The Cook operates institutional food-preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction, follows cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules, and assists the Dietary Manager with inspection preparation and survey training.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a cook in an institutional food-service setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle and store food according to facility procedures and safe food-handling guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes and prepare foods corresponding to menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cook or prepare appetizing, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in appropriate quantities, at proper temperatures, and within appropriate time frames.
• Use food supplies and equipment efficiently and economically to prevent waste.
• Prepare and maintain food alternatives to accommodate resident choices and refusals.
• Assist with food storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operate institutional food-preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction.
• Follow proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Communicate with the supervisor throughout the shift to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assist the Dietary Manager with preparation for inspections.
• Attend survey training and interact with surveyors as instructed.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and employee assistance program coverage
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed