Cook

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cook to join our team at Axiom Healthcare, a premier healthcare provider in, Illinois. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals to our residents, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. If you have prior experience in quantity food preparation and are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Prepare, season, and cook meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, soups, desserts, modified diet foods, and casserole dishes according to standard recipes

Prepare all food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements

Time preparation to meet service schedules

Estimate food requirements, utilize leftovers

Present food in an attractive and palatable manner

Handle, store, and refrigerate food in a proper manner

Standardize recipes and determine number of portions needed for meals

Requisition of daily food and supplies

Supervise and instruct kitchen workers regarding food preparation and cleaning

Clean work area and equipment

Submit requisitions for maintenance of kitchen equipment

Confer with managers and dietitians regarding total kitchen functioning

Follow all policies and procedures of the Dietary Department

Adhere to all Federal/State regulations/guidelines and facility and department safety policies and procedures

Supervision

Functional supervision over Food Service Workers

Receives supervision from Dietary Manager

Qualifications

Experience in quantity food preparation in a residential or healthcare facility, with Sanitation Certification

Ability to supervise and direct others

No convictions for abuse, neglect, or mistreatment or for misappropriation of property

Prompt and regular attendance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Prior supervisory experience desirable

Basic math skills when adjusting recipes, measuring, and scaling

Ability to read, write, and make simple calculations and follow oral and written directions

Ability to cook a variety of food in large quantities and be familiar with required seasonings and cooking time

Ability to prepare and serve modified diet menus

Pleasant manners and high degree of grooming and hygiene

Ability to work well with others and maintain harmonious relationships

Emotional stability: ability to deal effectively with stress and maintain a pleasant demeanor

Knowledge of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment

Knowledge of operation and care of large quantity food equipment

Ability to direct and instruct other kitchen help in job tasks and work cooperatively with Supervisors

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Full-time