Line Cook / Dietary Cook - Medical Center full time

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:  $15.00 a full benefit package
• Shift:  Full Time; 12-8pm
• Schedule:  12-8pm, with an every-other weekend rotation

About Bourbonnais Terrace:

Our Healthcare center serves mental health patients.  Our residents are adults working to rebuild their psychological health and independence. They count on us. We take pride in creating a warm, welcoming home where everyone feels respected and cared for.

Here, you’re more than your job title.  You’re part of a family.  Every day, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people who need kindness, patience, and support. Whether you’re preparing a meal, keeping our center clean, or greeting someone with a smile, your work brings comfort and connection to our residents.

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

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 🤗 Friendly, family-like team: Supportive coworkers who genuinely care about each other.
• 🏡 Meaningful work: Every task you do helps make someone’s day better.
• 🚴‍♂️ Easy commute: Many people even bike or walk to work!
• 😊 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

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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.