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Line Cook / Dietary Cook - Medical Center full time

@ Transitional Care Management
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Waukegan, Illinois, United States
$16/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:cook, prepare
Requirements Summary:Healthcare dietary cook with food safety certifications, 1+ year kitchen experience in healthcare or large-scale kitchens; high school diploma preferred; English proficiency; ability to stand, lift 25 lbs; pre-employment checks.
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Company Description:
  • Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
    • 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:  $15.75 + a full benefit package
  • Status:  Full Time
  • Schedule:  6am - 2 30pm, with an every-other weekend rotation

The Terrace is a skilled nursing facility that cares for older adults who need extra support. Some of our residents are here short term to recover after surgery or illness. Others live with us long term, including those with Alzheimer’s or memory loss. Every person here depends on us.  And we take that responsibility to heart.

At The Terrace, you are more than a job title. You are part of a team that truly makes a difference. Whether you are preparing meals, keeping our building clean, or helping create a comfortable space, your work brings dignity, comfort, and connection to the people who call The Terrace home.

You don’t need years of experience to make an impact here; kindness, reliability, and pride in your work go a long way.

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

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • 🤗 Friendly, family-like team: coworkers who support and respect one another
  • 🏡 Meaningful work: Every task you do helps make someone’s day better.
  • 😊 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 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:

  • 🍽️ 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 CFPM (Certified Food Protection Manager) certificate PLUS a Food Handlers Certificate
    • These are often obtained thru ServSafe, but other accredited program certificates are accepted
  • 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:

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.

  • We are not seeking recruitment assistance from agencies or search firms for this position. Unsolicited resumes submitted without a valid, written agreement in place will be considered property of the organization, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired.