Cook at East Bank Center, LLC – Loves Park, Illinois

Responsible for volume preparation of foods and to determine and requisition appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements for residents and personnel.

1. Prepare all food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.

2. Prepare, season and cook meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, soups, desserts, modified diet foods and casserole dishes according to standard recipes.

3. Time preparation to meet service schedules.

4. Estimate food requirements, utilize leftovers.

5. Present food in attractive and palatable manner.

6. Handle, store and refrigerate food in proper manner.

7. Standardize recipes and determine number of portion needed for meal.

8. Requisition daily food and supplies.

9. Supervise and instruct kitchen workers regarding food preparation and cleaning.

10. Clean work area and equipment.

11. Submit requisitions for maintenance of kitchen equipment.

12. Confer with managers and dietitian regarding total kitchen functioning.

13. Follow all policies and procedures of the Dietary Department.

14. Adhere to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.

Functional supervision over Food Service Workers.

Receives supervision from Dietary Supervisor, Administrator and/or consulting Dietician.

• Food Handlers Certificate \
• Illinois Food Sanitation License preferred
• Basic Math skills when adjusting recipes, which included measuring and scaling.
• Ability to read, write and make simple calculations and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to cook variety of food in large quantities and be familiar with required seasonings and cooking time.
• Must be open to a thorough background check and be deemed eligible for hire by the Illinois Department of Public Health.