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Dietary Cook

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care
De Kalb, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Description

Dietary Cook

Are you a Dietary Cook seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking dietary rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Dietary Cook, you are responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. You will also safely and efficiently provide nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. As a Dietary Cook, you will ensure the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Do You Have What It Takes?

  • A fire and passion for working with seniors
  • A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
  • High school diploma, or equivalent, required
  • Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
  • One year of experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation highly preferred
  • Professional image in both appearance and behavior
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

  • Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
  • Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
  • Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
  • Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best they can be!

Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

  • Advanced Pay
  • Financial Literacy Classes
  • Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
  • Child Care Discount
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) for Eligible Locations
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Exclusive Tutera Perks
  • Tutera University
  • Advancement Opportunities

Job ID

2026-17576

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