Dietary Cook

Job overview

The Dietary Cook role is onsite in Paris, IL, with pay of $16.00–$17.28 per hour. Twin Lakes Extended Care’s dietary team prepares and serves meals for residents in a skilled nursing environment. The cook prepares and portions meals according to planned menus and residents’ dietary requirements, checks trays for accuracy, and follows food safety and sanitation procedures. The role supports daily meal service and resident quality of life through accurate, safe meal preparation.

What you'll do

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and resident dietary requirements
• ensure food is properly prepared, portioned, and served
• review meal trays for diet accuracy
• maintain kitchen cleanliness and follow sanitation guidelines
• work with dietary staff to support daily meal service
• follow food safety procedures and dietary instructions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dietary cook

paris il

twin lakes extended care

skilled nursing

meal preparation

resident dietary requirements

food safety

sanitation

tray accuracy

$16.00–$17.28 per hour

full-time employees eligible for benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible full-time employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and additional benefits.

Why this role

Full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits; previous cooking or food-service experience is preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

About the employer

Twin Lakes Extended Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.