Dietary Cook

2 months ago

Frankfort, United States Frankfort Terrace Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

  • Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
  • Hourly Wage Estimate:    $16.50 hourly with sanitation certificate
  • Shift:  8 hour shifts; Days
  • Schedule:  6A-2P M-F, with rotating weekends

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

Frankfort Terrace is a medical facility, providing care to the non-violent mentally ill population.  Located in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful grounds, trees and flowers – you can ride your bike to work.  What makes us unique:

  • 5-Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care
  • Consistently high patient satisfaction rating and feedback – our residents love us
  • We have a close-knit family-like team - It’s a happy place to work.
Job Description

What you will do in this role: 

  • Officially we title this job a Dietary Cook, but in other centers it may be called a Line Cook or even an entry level Chef.

When you are sick or injured, food can be the highlight of your day.  As a cook you will help prepare meals for our patients.  This could involve menu creation, working with our Registered Dietician for special needs diets, kitchen sanitation and food safety.  One day you may clean out the freezer or the next it may involve talking with the patients to see if they liked their meal. 

  • We wear many hats and do whatever is needed to meet the nutritional needs of the patient.

What’s in it for you: 

 

 

  • A manageable workload
  • Annual summer BBQ grilling on the patio, or go outside and take a walk on your break …
  • Flexible scheduling – we understand when things come up
  • A team that takes pride in their center – they have the cleanest floors you’ll ever see.
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Annual merit increase opportunities
  • Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
  • Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
  • Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.

Donna, our employee of 35 years, says “I love my work-family  We work well together, help one another and have fun while we’re here.” 

Qualifications

Dietary Cook:  Officially we title this job a Dietary Cook, but in other centers it may be called a Line Cook or even an entry level Chef.

What we need from you:

  • Must have prior experience as a dietary aide, cook, or in a central kitchen
  • Knowledge of quality food production and servicing techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
  • Must have excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.



Additional Information

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.

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.

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