Cook

Pollakinnovative; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving meals while ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. You'll work closely with the Dietary Manager and staff to create a positive dining experience for residents. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about food and service, with the chance to grow in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a culinary setting, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

$250 Sign-On Bonus

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn certification within 90 days.
• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements.
• Maintain sanitation standards as per health regulations.
• Oversee staff in absence of Dietary Manager.

Skills

Ability to read and follow recipes

Understanding of dietary orders

Sanitation standards knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate

Culinary Tech Graduate

Tools

Computer software for resident information

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Pollak Innovative Management Partners provided pay range

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Pearl of Rolling Meadows

• $250 SIGN ON BONUS to be issued after 90 days employment
• $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Covid Vaccine Is Required

Position Summary:

The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department to include preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising employee staff, and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff.

Qualifications:

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

Duties:

The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager. Responsible for the following daily activities but not limited to:

• Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to proper menu and recipe as noted on the production sheet counts.
• Serving Resident meals according to the correct meal service times.
• Coverage for any staff members who call out due to illness.
• Assure all correct food and equipment temperatures are being recorded by meal.
• Daily resident and facility employee interaction to assure residents are satisfied and being provided correctly.
• Maintain highest standard of sanitation as required by the state Department of Health regulations.
• Practice clean, safe work environment.
• Willing to work flexible work hours.
• Track inventory and communicate to the Dietary Manager about low supplies or place orders for needed items.
• Label, wrap and date all unused food items in the correct areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures.

Responsible for the following daily activities in the absence of the Dietary Manager:

• Assure staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule.
• Discipline staff not completing their job assignments correctly.
• Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Staffing and Recruiting