Dietary Cook

Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care CenterEffingham, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to join their team. As a Dietary Cook, you are responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. You will also safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. As a Dietary Cook, you will ensure the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, or equivalent, required
  • Professional image in both appearance and behavior
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • A fire and passion for working with seniors
  • A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
  • Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
  • One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and serving meals according to the menu
  • Monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning
  • Safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health
  • Ensure the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations

Benefits

  • Advanced Pay
  • Financial Literacy Classes
  • Employee Assistance Program offering 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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