Dietary Cook

Unique Homes & Lumber • Carterville, IL

3d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food in the community and ensuring meals are prepared and presented according to Company standards. The role provides customer service and promotes a restaurant-style dining atmosphere while maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas. The cook may open or close the kitchen and follows assigned cleaning schedules, food safety practices, approved menus, recipes, and production guides. The position also involves documenting food temperatures, assisting with transportation and storage of food and supplies, and supporting special events, banquets, and theme meals. Attendance at a pre-meal kitchen stand-up is required. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment preferred.
• Food handler permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
• Availability to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of cook experience in a hospitality or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in the community and ensure meals are prepared and presented according to Company standards.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Maintain kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas in clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Open and/or close the kitchen.
• Follow assigned cleaning schedules.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document food temperatures before service and in refrigeration and freezer areas.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Follow Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen before meal service.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time staff.
• Dental insurance for full-time staff.
• Vision insurance for full-time staff.
• Paid time off that accrues immediately for full-time staff.
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time staff.
• Short-term disability insurance for full-time staff.
• Long-term disability insurance for full-time staff.
• Accident insurance for full-time staff.
• 401(k) with matching, starting immediately upon hire, for full-time staff.
• DailyPay advanced pay product for all staff.
• Discounted meals while working: $3 per meal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED