PM Cook

Provincial Senior Living; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Palatine, Illinois, is seeking a Cook to prepare hot and cold menu items, ensuring proper food quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior living, production methods, and food safety. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This is a great opportunity for those who want to make a direct impact on residents' lives in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with production methods and food handling safety required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items, including grilling and sautéing.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods.
• Taste and prepare food to evaluate quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent experiences for our residents.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Cook to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

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JOB CODE: 1003867