Dietary Cook
Oakley Courts Assisted Living Community•Freeport, IL
About The Position
The Dietary Cook prepares and serves meals according to the menu and monitors food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. The role safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food to residents to maintain and enhance their overall health. The Dietary Cook ensures quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Passion for working with seniors.
- Flexible, fun, and energetic personality.
- Professional image in appearance and behavior.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior dietary experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or memory care setting is highly preferred.
- One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals according to the menu.
- Monitor food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning methods.
- Safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents to maintain and enhance their overall health.
- Ensure quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Benefits
- Advanced Pay
- Financial Literacy Classes
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources, legal guidance, financial information, and more
- Child Care Discount
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) for eligible locations
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Exclusive Tutera Perks
- Tutera University
- Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
