COOK-NH

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

41d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook at Miller Healthcare is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals for our residents in a welcoming and sanitary environment. This role ensures that meals are prepared according to residents' dietary needs and preferences while adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines. The Cook will work closely with the dietary team to deliver a dining experience that enhances the well-being and satisfaction of our residents.

Requirements

Food Handlers Certification or ServSafe Certification required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a cook in a healthcare, senior living, or hospitality setting is preferred.
Completion of a culinary arts program or equivalent training preferred.
Any additional certifications in food safety or culinary arts are a plus.

Responsibilities

Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and dietary requirements, ensuring that all meals are flavorful, nutritious, and visually appealing.
Menu Planning: Assist in planning and adjusting menus to meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents, including those with specific health conditions or dietary restrictions.
Food Safety and Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring all food is stored, handled, and prepared in compliance with health department regulations and facility policies.
Inventory Management: Monitor food supplies and ingredients, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained. Assist with ordering and receiving food deliveries, checking for quality and accuracy.
Resident Interaction: Engage with residents to understand their food preferences and accommodate special requests whenever possible.
Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the dietary team, including kitchen aides and other cooks, to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely meal service.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, preparation times, and sanitation practices as required by regulatory guidelines.
Event Support: Assist in the preparation and service of food for special events and activities within the facility.
Kitchen Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils to ensure they remain in good working condition.
Training Support: Provide guidance and support to new kitchen staff and assist in training them on kitchen procedures and safety practices.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work