Compassionate Senior Living Cook: Wholesome Meals

Hallmark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay

Daily pay

Health/Dental Insurance

401K with employer match

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Hallmark in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare wholesome, nutritious meals for residents, ensuring correct temperatures and attractive presentation. The Cook reports to the Dining Services Director and works as part of a compassionate kitchen team.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality; Serv-Safe certification is a plus, and English literacy is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within healthcare or hospitality.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Responsible for general cleaning of cook’s area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.
• Mop and clean kitchen as needed.
• Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.
• Reports equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director.
• Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Hallmark in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare wholesome, nutritious meals for residents, ensuring correct temperatures and attractive presentation. The Cook reports to the Dining Services Director and works as part of a compassionate kitchen team.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years of cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality; Serv-Safe certification is a plus, and English literacy is required.