Cook - Full-time Days and PM shifts at transitionalcaremanagement.com

Job description

Dietary Cook / Line Cook — Make a Real Difference Every Day! Are you ready to join a team where your cooking skills help brighten someone’s day? At our medical center, being a Cook means more than just preparing meals. What you’ll do: • This particular position is a combination of Cook duties in the kitchen and sometimes helping out as a Dietary Aide out in the dining room. Its a dual role. • Prepare tasty, nutritious meals for patients, including special diets tailored with help from our Registered Dietitian. • Keep the kitchen clean and safe, following strict food safety rules to protect everyone. • Pitch in wherever needed — from stocking the freezer to chatting with patients about their meals or helping to prepare next week’s menu. • Work as part of a fast-moving team that wears many hats every day. Why you’ll love this job: You’ll be part of something bigger than cooking — you’ll help improve lives every single day. A well-prepared meal can be the highlight of a resident’s day. Plus, you’ll grow your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same! If you want a job where your work truly matters and every meal you prepare makes a difference, apply today! 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.” What we need from you : • Food Handler Certificate & Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate . If you do not currently hold these, you will be required to obtain within the first 60 days of employment. • At least 1 year of dietary/cook experience in a healthcare facility or commercial/central kitchen (preferred) • Basic knowledge of computer-based documentation systems • Understanding of good food preparation, serving techniques, and food safety and sanitation rules • High school diploma or GED (preferred) • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English • Ability to regularly push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and pass a pre-employment physical and background check • Schedule flexibility If you’re looking for a job that offers personal growth and satisfaction, we encourage you to apply! 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. • We are not seeking recruitment assistance from agencies or search firms for this position. Unsolicited resumes submitted without a valid, written agreement in place will be considered property of the organization, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired.

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Must-haves

Dietary Cook / Line Cook — Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Are you ready to join a team where your cooking skills help brighten someone’s day? At our medical center, being a Cook means more than just preparing meals.
This particular position is a combination of Cook duties in the kitchen and sometimes helping out as a Dietary Aide out in the dining room. Its a dual role.
Prepare tasty, nutritious meals for patients, including special diets tailored with help from our Registered Dietitian.
Keep the kitchen clean and safe, following strict food safety rules to protect everyone.
Pitch in wherever needed — from stocking the freezer to chatting with patients about their meals or helping to prepare next week’s menu.
Work as part of a fast-moving team that wears many hats every day.
If you want a job where your work truly matters and every meal you prepare makes a difference, apply today!
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.”
Food Handler Certificate & Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate . If you do not currently hold these, you will be required to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
Basic knowledge of computer-based documentation systems
Understanding of good food preparation, serving techniques, and food safety and sanitation rules
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to regularly push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and pass a pre-employment physical and background check
Schedule flexibility
If you’re looking for a job that offers personal growth and satisfaction, we encourage you to apply!
Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.

Nice-to-haves

At least 1 year of dietary/cook experience in a healthcare facility or commercial/central kitchen (preferred)
High school diploma or GED (preferred)

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