Cook

Clarendale of St. Peters; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer match

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

A senior living community in Chicago is seeking an experienced Cook to provide high-quality culinary experiences to residents. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation standards, adhering to food presentation guidelines, and preparing meals that meet nutritional criteria. Applicants should have a high school diploma and culinary degree preferred, plus a minimum of two years of cooking experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years restaurant or equivalent cooking experience.
• Familiarity with dietary nutritional criteria and regulations.
• Knowledge in cooking preparation and production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Prepare menu items compliant with dietary criteria.
• Evaluate food service quality and make necessary revisions.
• Assist with serving meals and perform ware washing as needed.

Skills

Cooking preparation

Speed and accuracy

Food quality standards

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:

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

Salary:

Starting at $22/hour + Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for 2-3 years of experience, $2,000 for 4+ years of experience, paid out throughout the first year

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

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.

Qualifications:

• 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:

LCS Hospitality Promises™:

• 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.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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