Cook

Compass Senior Living; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrue vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan

Financial wellness education

Wellness and fitness resources

Early access pay

Career growth and mentorship

Job summary

Compass Senior Living is seeking a Cook to support meal preparation, delivery, and kitchen cleanliness in our senior living community. You will work under the Dining Services Director to ensure nutritious, well-presented meals and a positive dining atmosphere for residents.

You will also help orient new team members, manage multiple priorities, and uphold safety, sanitation, and infection control standards while engaging with residents, families, and staff on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Formally trained in the culinary arts or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prep and prepare meals under guidance of the Dining Services Director.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, and attractively presented.
• Assist in orienting new team members and scheduling.
• Greet elders, families, visitors, and team members to create a friendly environment.
• Maintain equipment and keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Adhere to infection control and foodborne illness prevention procedures.

Skills

Culinary training

Job description

COOK, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Shifts: 7am-5pm- Weekends, and holidays rotation

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You’ll Do

The Cook is responsible for meal preparation, delivery, and cleanliness under appropriate health department regulations. This position assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the elders.

As a Cook, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• You will prep and prepare meals under the guidance of the Dining Services Director.
• You will ensure meals are prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion and presented attractively.
• You will help the Dining Services Director orient new team members and schedule.
• You will greet elders, families, visitors, and team members, creating a friendly, positive environment.
• You will ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
• You will adhere to procedures regarding infection control and foodborne illness prevention.

What You’ll Bring

• You will be formally trained in the culinary arts or have equivalent experience as a cook.
• You will bring a willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• You will bring organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You will have food handlers permit or be able to get one as required by state regulations.
• You will be willing to learn and work within a team environment.
• You will have good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• You will be able to pass a criminal background check.
• You will have the ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:
  • Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
  • Financial wellness education program.
  • Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
  • Early access pay options
  • Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
  • Education reimbursement program.