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Clarendale Six Corners

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A senior living community in Chicago seeks a skilled culinary team member passionate about creating dishes from scratch and delivering an exceptional dining experience. Responsibilities include adhering to food standards, engaging with residents to evaluate service, and preparing meals compliant with dietary regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of relevant cooking experience, with a culinary degree preferred. Sign-on bonuses are available based on experience. This position promises growth and support within a vibrant culinary team.

Qualifications

Culinary experience in a restaurant or senior living environment is essential.
Ability to adhere to food quality and presentation standards.
Minimum of two years cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve menu items in compliance with dietary criteria.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation areas.
Engage with residents to assess and improve food service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

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.

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. If you have the skill, dedication, and passion to exceed expectations every day, then this is the role for you where you will find opportunity, growth, support, and fulfillment.

Daily Responsibilities

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.

Hospitality Promises

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.

Qualifications

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

SIGN ON BONUS- $1000 for 2-3yrs experience

SIGN ON BONUS- $2000 for 4 or more years’ experience

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and etc.

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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SIGN ON BONUS- Bonuses are paid out upon job performance. 90 day review, 6mths and 1year.

$1000 for 2-3yrs experience

$2000 for 4 or more years’ experience

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