Cook

Lake Seminole Square; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer match

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (full-time employees)

Daily Pay

Job summary

Clarendale Six Corners in Chicago seeks a skilled Cook to join our high-volume dining program. You will prepare dishes from scratch, maintain fast and accurate service, and ensure presentation meets standards while supporting resident satisfaction.

Shift options include 11:30am-8:00pm or 7:00am-3:30pm; starting pay is $22/hour with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible staff. Join a team that values hospitality and quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of two years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Responsibilities

• Exemplify standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization at all times.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Prepare and serve menu cycles that meet nutritional criteria and policy.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking.
• Develop knowledge of all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service and propose improvements.

Skills

Two years cooking experience

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

At Clarendale Six Corners we are elevating classic dishes and executing them, with precision to provide a first rate culinary experience to our residents and guests. We pride ourselves in creating good food from classics to out of the box creations, created with resident feedback and preferences top of mind. The reward we get it enriching the lives of our residents by providing a dining experience where we know we created an extraordinary impression on not only the resident, but their families, guests and our team members.

We are looking for a skilled culinary team member. If you take pride in creating all your dishes from scratch, and thrive in a high volume and output position where your creativity can thrive, this is the position for you.

Schedule: Part-time opportunity, 11:30am-8:00pm and 7:00am-3:30pm

Salary: Starting at $22/hour

Perks of Working at Clarendale Six Corners:

• 401k plan with employer match
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees)
• Daily Pay

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of two years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests:

• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We make you feel important.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

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