Dietary Cook

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage Estimate:    $15.00/hr + benefits
• Shift:  Your schedule will be a combo of the following
  • 5am-1pm week day shifts
  • 12-8 on the weekends (Sat & Sun)
• Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week, with weekend rotations

A little more about our center:

Bourbonnais Terrace is a Specialized Mental Health and Rehab Facility (SMHRF), providing care to the non-aggressive (adult) mentally ill/behavior health population.  Located in a quiet suburban neighborhood with a leadership team that has been here for many years.  What makes us unique:

• Our residents frequently tell us, they love it here
• We have a close-knit family-like team – come join us.

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:

• 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

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

What we need from you:

• Current (ServSafe) Food Handler Certificate
• Current Sanitation Certificate
• At least 1 year of experience as a Cook/Chef 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, stand for extended periods and pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check

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.