Dietary Cook

Unique Homes & Lumber • Morton, IL

8d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares and cooks food for the community and ensures meals are prepared and presented according to company standards. The role provides customer service and supports a restaurant-style dining atmosphere while maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and food storage areas. The cook may open and/or close the kitchen, follows assigned cleaning schedules, and ensures food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards. The position also includes documenting food temperatures, assisting with food and supply transportation and storage, supporting special events and themed meals, and attending pre-meal kitchen stand-ups. Weekends are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 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.
• Availability to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for the community, ensuring meals are prepared and presented according to company standards.
• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Keep kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Open and/or close the kitchen as assigned.
• Follow assigned cleaning schedules.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Prepare and cook meals using 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 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 insurance for full-time staff.
• Dental insurance for full-time staff.
• 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 company 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
• Education Level: High school or GED