Dietary Cook

Adams Pointe Assisted Living • Quincy, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, service-minded Dietary Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals that support residents’ health, comfort, and enjoyment. The role helps create a positive, welcoming dining experience while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety standards.

The Dietary Cook prepares meals in accordance with dietician-approved menus, individual resident dietary needs, and applicable health and safety regulations. The position also supports a home-like dining environment and upholds Americare’s policies, procedures, and values. The community provides assisted living and memory care services.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Grade school education required.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dietary and care teams.
• Dependable, organized, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in quantity food production, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
• Follow dietician-approved menus while accommodating individual resident dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage spaces.
• Store, label, and organize food safely in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals.
• Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Use carts when transporting food and supplies.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces.
• Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to help prevent slips and falls.
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
• Participate in company drug testing procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plan
• Daily access to wages
• Complimentary meals while working
• Tuition assistance
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Competitive pay and annual wage increases based on performance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Flexible scheduling options
• Recognition and appreciation
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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