Dietary / Line Cook - Morning Shift healthcare setting

Company Description

• Start Date:  within the next few weeks
  • Orientation Note:  Our New Employee Orientations are held every other Wednesday, starting at 10:30am.  You will need to attend the full day.
• Hourly Wage:   $15.00/hr + benefits
• Shift:  Your schedule will be a combo of the following  
  • 5am-1pm week day shifts
  • Every other weekend rotation
• Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week, with weekend rotations

About Bourbonnais Terrace:

Our Healthcare center serves mental health patients.  Our residents are adults working to rebuild their psychological health and independence. They count on us. We take pride in creating a warm, welcoming home where everyone feels respected and cared for.

Here, you’re more than your job title.  You’re part of a family.  Every day, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people who need kindness, patience, and support. Whether you’re preparing a meal, keeping our center clean, or greeting someone with a smile, your work brings comfort and connection to our residents.

Be part of something meaningful.  Your work here changes lives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 🤗 Friendly, family-like team: Supportive coworkers who genuinely care about each other.
• 🏡 Meaningful work: Every task you do helps make someone’s day better.
• 🚴‍♂️ Easy commute: Many people even bike or walk to work!
• 😊 Positive environment: A happy, welcoming place where you’re valued.

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:

• Follow detailed recipes to prepare tasty, nutritious meals for patients, including 'special diets' tailored with help from our Registered Dietitian.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe, following strict IDPH food safety rules to protect everyone.
• Pitch in wherever needed — from stocking the freezer to chatting with patients about their meals or helping to serve meals...
• Work as part of a fast-moving team that wears many hats every day.

Why you’ll love this job:

• 🍽️ Serve up smiles: Your meals bring comfort and nutrition to those we care for. 
• 💪 Be part of a team: Everything you do helps residents on their journey to better living.
• 🥗 Learn and grow: Opportunities to improve skills and create a career for yourself.
• 🤗 Work with heart: Mealtime can often be the highlight of someone’s day.

Qualifications

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

What we need from you:

• Current (ServSafe) Food Handler Certificate *Required*
• Current Sanitation Certificate (CFPM) *Required*
• At least 1 year of experience as a Cook/Chef in a healthcare facility or commercial/central kitchen (strongly 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 stand for lengthy periods of time, push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and pass a pre-employment physical and background check

Additional Information

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

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