Dietary Cook Part-time PM shift - healthcare setting presso Transitional Care Management

Dietary Cook

• Hourly Wage Estimate:  $16.25/hour 
• Status:  Part Time
• Shift:  11:30am - 8:00pm
• Schedule: 2-3 shifts per week, with a rotating schedule will look like this:
  • Week 1:  Monday, Tuesday
  • Week 2:  Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

A little more about our center:

The Terrace is a classic nursing home with a heavy emphasis on the long-term memory care resident and a small, but growing, short-term rehab unit.  This close-knit team is welcoming and always willing to jump in to help out when you need it.  What makes us unique: 

• 4-Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care!
• We have a large memory care population and they are eager to tell you their stories.
• We can help you turn your job into a career – ask us about educational assistance.
• There is a bus stop located in front of the center and many apartment homes nearby if you want to move closer to work.

Dietary Cook / Line Cook — Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you ready to join a team where your cooking skills help brighten someone’s day? At our medical center, being a Cook means more than just preparing meals.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare tasty, nutritious meals for patients, including special diets tailored with help from our Registered Dietitian.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe, following strict food safety rules to protect everyone.
• Pitch in wherever needed — from stocking the freezer to chatting with patients about their meals or helping to prepare next week’s menu.
• Work as part of a fast-moving team that wears many hats every day.

Why you’ll love this job:
You’ll be part of something bigger than cooking — you’ll help improve lives every single day. A well-prepared meal can be the highlight of a resident’s day.  Plus, you’ll grow your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same!

If you want a job where your work truly matters and every meal you prepare makes a difference, apply today!

What we need from you:

• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (preferred)
• At least 1 year of dietary/cook experience in a healthcare facility or commercial/central kitchen (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of computer-based documentation systems
• Understanding of good food preparation, serving techniques, and food safety and sanitation rules
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to regularly push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and pass a pre-employment physical and background check

If you’re looking for a job that offers personal growth and satisfaction, we encourage you to apply!

Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.

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This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.