Chef

The Alden Network
Orland Park, IL
Job Summary

  • To prepare and serve food in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. Supervises food production and presentation.

Qualifications

  • One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
  • Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
  • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  • Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  • Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
  • Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
  • Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
  • May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day.
  • Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
  • Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including exposure to HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus

Essential Functions

  • Complies with established departmental policy & procedure and governmental regulations.
  • Review menu extensions prior to preparation of foods.
  • Suggest menu changes to assist Corporate Dietitian in development of menus.
  • Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, including therapeutic
  • Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
  • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
  • Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes.
  • Assure resident meal trays are correct.
  • Uses and teaches proper food handling techniques.
  • Complete daily and scheduled cleaning.
  • Dates, labels, & stores food properly.
  • Assists in receiving and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.
  • Makes menu substitutions as necessary and records these on designated form.
  • Meets time schedule for meals and snacks.
  • Reports all accidents/incidents to supervisor immediately.
  • Reports all hazardous conditions to supervisor immediately.
  • Recommend to Supervisor the equipment and supply needs.
  • Attends staff meetings, in-services etc. as scheduled.
  • Supervises the Dietary Department in absence of Supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Posted 2026-02-06

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