Dietary Cook / Line Cook

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage Estimate:  $17.00/hr ($1 increase after probationary period has ended)
• Shift:  8 hour shifts; Days/PMs
• Schedule:  Fluctuating schedule with an every-other weekend rotation
  • Part Time will require: 2-3 shifts per week PLUS every other weekend

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

Southview Manor (formerly Southview Care) is a large inner-city skilled nursing (medical) facility.  We have and multiple levels of care, including long term care and a large behavioral health population.  Many of them were previously homeless.

• We have a 5 Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care!
• The average age of our patients is 35-55 and the most common diagnoses are bi-polar and major depressive disorders.
• The Staff and patients are welcoming and say hello as you walk through the hallways.
• The Metra and the Green Line are just a few blocks away

What you will do in this role: 

• Officially we title this job a Dietary Cook, but in other centers it may be called a Line Cook or even an entry level Chef.

When you are sick or injured, food can be the highlight of your day.  As a cook you will help prepare meals for our patients.  This could involve menu creation, working with our Registered Dietician for special needs diets, kitchen sanitation and food safety.  One day you may clean out the freezer or the next it may involve talking with the patients to see if they liked their meal. 

• We wear many hats and do whatever is needed to meet the nutritional needs of the patient.

What’s in it for you: 

• Our patients are loud, happy and eager to say hello to you as you pass by.
• You will immediately feel like a part of a team.
• Flexible scheduling for most of our job titles
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.

Dietary Cook:  Officially we title this job a Dietary Cook, but in other centers it may be called a Line Cook or even an entry level Chef.

What we need from you:

• Must have prior experience as a dietary aide, cook, or in a central kitchen
• Must carry an active ServSafe Certification
• Knowledge of quality food production and servicing techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

Note: 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.