Cook

Pollak Innovative Management Partners; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in a vibrant healthcare environment. This role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring the highest standards of sanitation, and supervising staff in the Dietary Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work flexibly. With a focus on resident satisfaction and adherence to health regulations, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a supportive setting, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

$250 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Interaction Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate required.
• Serve Safe Certified or ability to earn certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menu and recipe standards.
• Maintain sanitation standards as per health regulations.
• Supervise staff and conduct daily huddle meetings.

Skills

Sanitation Standards

Recipe Following

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Tools

Computer Software for Resident Information

Job description

$250 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pearl of Tiller

COVID VACCINE IS REQUIRED

Cook Position Summary:

The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department to include preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising employee staff, and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff.

Cook Duties:

1. Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to proper menu and recipe as noted on the production sheet counts.
2. Serve Resident meals according to the correct meal service times.
3. Coverage for any staff members who call out due to illness.
4. Assure all correct food and equipment temperatures are being recorded by meal.
5. Daily resident and facility employee interaction to assure residents are satisfied and being provided correctly.
6. Maintain highest standard of sanitation as required by the state Department of Health regulations.
7. Practice clean, safe work environment.
8. Willing to work flexible work hours.
9. Track inventory and communicate to the Dietary Manager any low supplies or place orders for needed items.
10. Label, wrap and date all unused food items in the correct areas.
11. Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures.
12. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, assure staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule.
13. Discipline staff not completing their job assignments correctly.
14. Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Cook Qualifications:

1. High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
2. Ability to read, understand and follow recipes, production sheets counts, diet orders, tray tickets and all employee work responsibilities and flows.
3. Understand after training on computer software system for resident information and preferences.
4. Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days of starting.
5. Minimum of 1 year of previous Dietary (Healthcare) or Restaurant Experience.