Part Time Cook

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$17.25/hr - $25.50/hr

Welcome to Avantara Lincoln Park
, a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. At Avantara Lincoln Park
, we are committed to providing advanced rehabilitation therapies and exceptional nursing care in a vibrant and historic community setting. Our facility offers personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents receive the highest quality of care in a welcoming, supportive environment. Situated in one of Chicago’s most desirable neighborhoods,
Avantara Lincoln Park provides an exciting and dynamic workplace, surrounded by the energy of city life, yet nestled within a peaceful residential area. If you are passionate about delivering top-tier healthcare and want to join a team that values compassion and excellence, Avantara Lincoln Park is the perfect place to grow your career.

• Daily pay.
• Competitive wages.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Shift differentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee concierge program.
• Employee assistance program.
• And more!

Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the guests we serve, the Cook position is responsible for providing nourishing food to guests, and employees under sanitary conditions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Cook will help to assure that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner by providing assistance in all dietary functions and providing supervision to all dietary aides.

• Provide nutritional meals to guests, staff and visitors as directed.
• Plan meals far enough ahead to minimize the need for food substations.
• Work closely with the facility dietitian to ensure meals meet nutritional needs of guests.
• Makes changes to meal plans when necessary with approval from the Director of Dietary Services.
• Ensures food supplies are appropriate and places orders when necessary.
• Oversees the food tray line to ensure trays are prepared according to diet cards in an efficient manner to meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Provide supervision to dietary aides as directed.
• Assure that established sanitation policies and procedures are followed at all times in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Assure that work area is clean and free of hazardous conditions such as spills, excess carts, and related items.
• Assure that equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored at all times.
• Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor and keep the supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment along with any accidents/incidents to the Dietary Director.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of guests and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with guests, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Ensure each guest receives person-centered care.
• Attend and participate in meetings and in-services as directed or scheduled.
• Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts of your organization.
• Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
• Share any noted opportunities for improvement with leadership in the…