Cook

Cook
Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our Dietary team at Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking a wide variety of food for our customers, employees, and visitors. If you have a passion for cooking and providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations

• Prepares palatable and appetizing meals, as prescribed for customers by attending physicians

• Meets required meal schedules

• Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste

• Properly cares for dietary equipment and production sheets

• Follows menus and special diet instructions

• Communicates freely with the Food Service Director

• Cooperates with other dietary staff and center personnel

• Puts customer service first, ensuring that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere

• Performs other duties as requested

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow written and oral directions in the English language

• Experience in institutional food handling is preferred

• Active Approved ANSI accredited/Serv Safe certificate

• Considerable knowledge of volume food production methods and techniques

• Considerable knowledge of sanitation regulations and practices as applied to institutional kitchen and related areas

• Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations

• Ability to solve operational problems in the absence of the Food Service Manager and Assistant Food Service Manager

• Some knowledge of dietetic principles

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A supportive and dynamic work environment