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Senior Lifestyle; Lake Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking individuals with a passion for hospitality to join their team as food service workers. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals, ensure guest satisfaction, and maintain a positive environment. Candidates should possess basic cooking skills, communication abilities, and be willing to meet food safety regulations. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets preferred.
• Effective communication in English required.
• Willingness to obtain necessary food licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Food handling and sanitation licenses

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Job Description

Schedule: Saturday–Wednesday, 11:00 AM–7:30 PM (except Sundays: 10:00 AM–5:30 PM)
Hourly Rate: $20.00/hour

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to their needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

About the company

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