Cook

Cal Block, LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus: $200 after 90 days of employment

Health benefits

Job summary

A local healthcare dining service in Aurora is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and supervise dietary staff. The role involves ensuring the timely serving of meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and training staff on specific dietary procedures. Candidates should possess a culinary background and food safety certification. This position offers a sign-on bonus after completing 90 days of employment and requires the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn certification within 90 days.
• Undergo training on computer software for resident information.
• Min 1 year experience in Dietary or Restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion menu items according to production sheets.
• Serve meals on time to residents.
• Ensure food and equipment temperatures are recorded.
• Maintain sanitation standards as per health regulations.
• Support and guide staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Ability to read and follow recipes

Food safety and sanitation standards

Inventory management

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

High School or Culinary Technical Graduate

Job description

Benefits

• Sign on bonus: $200 after 90 days of employment

COVID Vaccine required

Cook Position Summary

To serve residents and staff at Pearl of Orchard Valley, the Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, including preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising staff, and being accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook oversees and supports the staff.

Cook Qualifications

• High School or Culinary Technical Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, tray tickets and all employee responsibilities and flows.
• Undergoes training on the computer software system for resident information and preferences.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified or have the ability to earn the certification within the first 90 days of starting.

Duties

• The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Responsible for the following daily activities:
• Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to the production sheet counts.
• Serving resident meals at the correct meal service times.
• Providing coverage for staff who call out due to illness.
• Ensuring all food and equipment temperatures are recorded accurately.
• Interacting daily with residents and facility employees to assure satisfaction and proper delivery.
• Maintaining the highest standard of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations.
• Practicing a clean, safe work environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Tracking inventory, reporting low supplies, and placing orders for needed items.
• Labeling, wrapping, and dating all unused food items in the correct areas.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs as required.
• Supporting and following Pollak Innovation Management and facility policies and procedures.

Duties in the Absence of the Dietary Manager

• Assuring staff clock in on time according to their schedule.
• Disciplining staff not completing job assignments correctly.
• Conducting daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of previous Dietary (Healthcare) or Restaurant experience.