Dietary Cook

Unique Homes & Lumber • East Peoria, IL

2h • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food in the community and ensuring that meals are prepared and presented according to Company standards. The role supports a restaurant-style dining atmosphere while maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas. The cook follows approved menus, established recipes, food safety practices, and quality standards, and may help with special events and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• 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 General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment preferred.

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 a 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 units.
• Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Follow Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and 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 match 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