Healthcare Cook

Job overview

The Healthcare Cook role is onsite in Carpentersville, IL, at Pearl of Elgin. Compensation is not specified. The Cook works in the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. The role prepares and serves meals according to menus, recipes, production counts, and service times, while maintaining food safety and sanitation. It also helps keep dietary operations staffed and supplied, and oversees staff activities when the Dietary Manager is absent.

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
• track inventory, report shortages, and 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

healthcare cook

cook

carpentersville il

pearl of elgin

dietary department

meal preparation

resident meals

food safety

sanitation

inventory management

staff oversight

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school or culinary technology graduate; Serve Safe certification is required or must be earned within the first 90 days. At least one year of dietary healthcare or restaurant experience is required.

About the employer

Pearl of Elgin is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.