Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Saint Charles, IL, supporting the Dietary Department at Pearl of St. Charles. Compensation is not specified. The department prepares and serves meals to residents. The cook prepares menu items according to recipes and production counts, serves meals on schedule, and maintains food safety, sanitation, and inventory practices. When the Dietary Manager is absent, the cook oversees and supports staff to help maintain department operations.

What you'll do

• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to menus, recipes, and production counts
• serve resident meals at scheduled times
• record food and equipment temperatures
• maintain sanitation and a safe work environment
• interact with residents and staff about meal service
• track inventory and communicate low supplies
• label, wrap, and date unused food
• in the Dietary Manager’s absence, support staff, conduct huddles, and address work assignments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

saint charles il

pearl of st. charles

dietary department

meal preparation

resident meals

food safety

sanitation

inventory

servsafe

staff support

healthcare dining

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires ServSafe certification or the ability to earn it within the first 90 days and at least two years of dietary or restaurant experience.

About the employer

Pearl of St. Charles is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.