Cook

Citadel Healthcare
Rockford, IL

Amberwood Care Centre is seeking a Cook to join their team! The cook prepares and serves resident meals using proper food handling and safety techniques resulting in foods that meet the nutritional guidelines and safety standards, treating our residents with respect.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Cook with us at a Citadel Center.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
  • Inspects special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
  • Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submits to management.
  • Coordinates meal service with other departments as necessary.
  • Works with the facility’s culinary director as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.
  • Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
  • Ensures that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Assists in establishing food service production lines, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
  • Processes diet changes and new diets as received from nursing and dietary staff
  • Takes pride in the preparation and presentation of the residents’ meals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Cook Skills and Abilities

  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Must be able to read recipes and convert ingredients to different serving sizes.
  • Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Cook Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two or more years of cooking experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
  • Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits

  • Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Innovative Training Programs
  • Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
  • Paid Time Off
  • And much more!

Why Citadel ?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application!

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

Posted 2026-05-09

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