Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Hillside, IL. Compensation is not specified. Pearl of Hillside’s Dietary Department prepares meals for residents. The Cook prepares and serves meals according to menus, recipes, production counts, and dietary orders while maintaining food safety and sanitation. The role also supports dietary staff and, when the Dietary Manager is absent, helps oversee staff and daily 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 employees
• track inventory and communicate supply needs
• label, wrap, and date unused food
• cover staff absences
• in the Dietary Manager’s absence, support staff oversight, conduct huddles, and address incomplete assignments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

hillside il

pearl of hillside

dietary department

resident meals

food preparation

food safety

sanitation

inventory

serve safe certification

covid vaccine required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Serve Safe certification is required or must be earned within the first 90 days. High school or culinary technology graduation is listed as a qualification. COVID vaccine is required.

About the employer

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