Cook

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cook to join our team at ALIYA of Palos Park, a premier healthcare provider in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, soups, desserts, modified diet foods, and casserole dishes according to standard recipes
• 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 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 dietitian 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
• Functional supervision over Food Service Workers

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
• Prior supervisory experience desirable
• Prioritize safety and sanitation

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
• Pleasant manner 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