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Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Lisle, Illinois is seeking individuals with HEART to deliver high-quality meals to residents, guests, and staff. Responsibilities include preparing food, maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has experience in production cooking and clear communication skills in English, and is willing to obtain necessary licenses. Excellent benefits and DailyPay options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking or preparing therapeutic diets.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Willingness to obtain necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Entry-level proficiency with Excel and Word required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food meets safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest needs and requests.

Skills

Production cooking

English communication

Food handling

Basic computer skills

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

• 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 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.