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Cook

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting
Palos Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/1/2026
Job Summary

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


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. Apply now and join our team at ALIYA of Palos Park!

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