Dietary Cook

Unique Homes & Lumber•Streator, IL

9d•$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 promotes a restaurant-style dining atmosphere and maintains kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas in clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The cook may be responsible for opening and/or closing the kitchen and helps prepare meals, special events, banquets, and theme meals.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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