Dietary Cook

The Lodge at Manito Assisted Living and Memory Care Community • Manito, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dedicated and compassionate Dietary Cooks to join their team at The Lodge at Manito. This part-time weekend role involves preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Dietary Cooks are responsible for safely and efficiently providing nutritionally appropriate food to residents to maintain and enhance their overall health, ensuring quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, a family-owned company founded in 1985, operates under the YOUNITE philosophy, focusing on genuine respect and understanding the unique needs of residents and team members. The company is committed to employee growth and development through Tutera University and offers a competitive starting wage and benefits.

Requirements

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees