A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Traveling Cook Midway Neurological & Rehabilitation Center - 2.8 Bridgeview, IL Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance High school diploma or GED Food safety sanitizing procedures Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Now Hiring - Traveling Cook to join our Team Travel expenses covered
POSITION SUMMARY
A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents in several facilities throughout the Chicagoland area.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Some experience in institutional cooking. Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods. Follow verbal and written instructions. Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care. Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations. Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels. The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions. Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude. Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons. Maintain a professional appearance at all times. Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties. Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary) Must have a sanitation certificate Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training
