Dietary Cook

Centennial Pointe Assisted Living • Springfield, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, service-minded Dietary Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for residents, visitors, and staff. The cook follows dietician-approved menus, accommodates residents’ dietary needs, and complies with applicable health and safety regulations. The role helps create a welcoming, home-like dining experience while maintaining standards for food quality, sanitation, and safety. It may also be known as Cook, Food Service Cook, or Kitchen Cook.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Grade school education required.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dietary and care teams.
• Dependable, organized, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. and push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in quantity food production, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
• Follow dietician-approved menus while accommodating individual resident dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen, dining, and food-storage areas.
• Store, label, and organize food according to food-safety guidelines.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals.
• Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Use carts when transporting food and supplies.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces, and wear skid-resistant supportive footwear.
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
• Participate in company drug-testing procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options.
• Paid time off.
• Daily access to wages.
• Complimentary meals while working.
• Tuition assistance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive pay and annual performance-based wage increases.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Recognition and appreciation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED