Cook

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

DailyPay access

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation is seeking dedicated individuals for food preparation roles at Prairie Green at Fays Point. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a positive demeanor towards residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has experience in production cooking and is capable of effective communication in English. Comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and retirement plans, are offered to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Willingness to obtain necessary food handling licenses.
• Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word required.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Problem-solving skills with limited standardization.
• Positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food meets safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest needs.
• Maintain a professional demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Skills

Production cooking

Effective communication in English

Food handling and sanitation licenses

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Community Name: Prairie Green at Fays Point
• Compensation: up to USD 18.00 - hourly

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Job Description

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.