Cook

Continental Care Center, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a part-time cook to join our team on alternating weekends. The role includes preparing meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, while adhering to dietary restrictions and providing alternatives as needed. Candidates should have some experience in institutional cooking, be able to cook large quantities, and understand dietary procedures.

A sanitation certificate is required. The position emphasizes compassion, professionalism, and teamwork in a senior care

Qualifications

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
• Must follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Comply with dietary restrictions and provide alternatives when needed.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Communicate effectively with team and residents.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Large-quantity cooking

Dietary procedures knowledge

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

WE ARE SEEKING A PART TIME COOK TO JOIN OUR TEAM - ALTERNATING WEEKENDS REQUIRED!

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures