Cook

Evolvesenior; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Cook at Evolve Senior Living in Lake Zurich, IL. In this role, you will deliver quality food service to residents, collaborating with your team in a fast-paced environment. With responsibilities ranging from meal preparation to ensuring cleanliness, this position is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic settings and are committed to enhancing the dining experience for seniors.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a cook preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
• Preparing and operating kitchen equipment for shift.
• Cooking orders according to food health and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Time Management

English Language Proficiency

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

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This range is provided by Evolve Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.50/hr - $20.50/hr

Job Title: Cook

Job Type: PRN

Reports to: Culinary Service Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours: Every other weekend, varied days during the week.

Do you want to ENJOY where you work? Evolve Senior Living was founded on our core values that guide our business, define our culture, and shape our identity. These core values represent the collective beliefs and priorities of our organization:

Integrity Accountability Innovation Enjoyment

Evolve Senior Living was founded on the premise of change. We believe the standard of quality in the senior living sector can and should be elevated - for the staff and residents. Evolve represents the notion of continuous improvement in delivery of services for our seniors, providing a safe and dependable environment for our team members, and a commitment to leading the discussion on change within the senior living industry.

If you are ready to ENJOY what you do and want to evolve with us, then we want to meet you!

Position overview:

As a Cook, you will support the delivery and execution of quality food service to residents and guests.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Completes all hours of state mandated continuing education each year.
• Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Promotes the property in a positive manner and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community.
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing and operating kitchen equipment for shift.
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system.
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards.
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
• Handling multiple food orders at one time.
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive.
• Dressing order for presentation.
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides.
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils.
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience as a cook preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks.
• Able to quickly manage multiple orders.
• Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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