Cook

All Jobs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Maternity Benefits

Free onsite fitness center

Job summary

Eastcastle Place is seeking a Cook to join our healthcare dining team. This full-time role (40 hours/week, non-exempt) features a 10:30 am–7:00 pm schedule with rotating weekends.

You will prepare meals for residents in a vibrant setting, following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines to ensure quality, nutrition, and timely service. You’ll work with a culinary team under the Hospitality Department, reporting to the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a true culinary environment
• Passion for culinary excellence in a fast-paced team setting
• Actively working in the culinary field, not out of industry
• Ability to follow detailed recipes and dietary guidelines
• Strong communication and attention to food quality and kitchen organization
• Understanding of dietary needs and following recipes accurately
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and standards
• Willingness to learn and maintain a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and setting up breakfast
• Adhere to dietary guidelines and resident needs
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and safety
• Ensure timely and high-quality meal service as part of the team
• Prepare soups, stocks, sauces and roasted items per recipes
• Prepare sautéed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items per recipes
• Coordinate food production with meal serving hours
• Determine food quantities and obtain supplies in time
• Assist other cooks to finish meal service
• Resolve resident order issues promptly
• Complete logs and quality checks and label/store food

Skills

Team oriented

Follow recipes

Multitask

Communication

Work under pressure

Active listening

Hospitality minded

Job description

Job Title: Cook

Location: Eastcastle Place

Salary: $19.00/ hour (negotiable based on experience) | Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, required every other weekend rotation 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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Are you a skilled culinary professional with a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences? We’re looking for an experienced Cook to join our team and play an essential role in providing nutritious and satisfying meals to our residents in a vibrant healthcare setting. In this dynamic, fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to use your culinary skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. If you take pride in creating high-quality meals and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, we want to hear from you!

At Eastcastle Place you’ll witness the incredible life stories of some of the wisest individuals. We’ve been proudly serving seniors for over 140 years, offering a continuum of care that promotes active and fulfilling lifestyles while respecting the dignity and independence of each resident. On our team you’ll be part of a remarkable organization dedicated serving our community when they need us most. We are currently looking for a Dietary Aide to join our team and help create a dining experience that nurtures both body and soul.

Our in-house restaurant, The Gillman, serves 100-150 independent living residents, and we also manage 4 satellite kitchens providing meals to residents in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, and Skilled Rehab. This means you’ll be part of a dynamic and multi-faceted culinary team, delivering quality meals across different dining environments. In this role, you’ll work closely with a talented team, including Cooks, Sous Chefs, Executive Chef, and Dishwashers, to maintain high service standards. You’ll assist in ensuring timely meal service, cleanliness, and organizational excellence, all while embodying our ECP values—Excellence, Collaboration, and Passion. As a member of the Hospitality Department, you will report directly to our Executive Chef and Director of Hospitality. Your contributions will help ensure our residents enjoy high-quality, delicious, and nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary preferences.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in meal preparation, including setting up breakfast and following recipes accurately
• Adhere to dietary guidelines and ensure that meals meet resident preferences and nutritional needs
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in the kitchen and dining areas
• Work as part of a team to ensure timely and high-quality meal service
• Model professionalism, collaboration, and hospitality in every interaction
• Prepare all soups, stocks, sauces; boils, braises and roasts items as per standardized recipes
• Prepare and serves all sautéed, fried, grilled, steamed and baked items as per standardized recipes
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours, so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus and obtaining from storage areas in adequate time for meal production
• Assist other cooks to ensure that meal service is completed in a timely manner
• Efficiently resolving problems with resident orders
• Complete all necessary logs and quality assurance checklists, and ensure proper food storage with date and labels when not in use

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience in a true culinary environment
• A passion for culinary excellence and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Actively working in the culinary field, not someone who has been out of the industry for an extended period.
• Ability to follow detailed recipes and dietary guidelines to meet resident needs.
• Strong communication skills and an eye for detail in both food quality and kitchen organization.
• Strong understanding of dietary needs and ability to follow recipes accurately
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• A passion for culinary excellence and dedication to providing outstanding dining experiences
• Knowledge and ability to understand measurements and conversation
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and standards
• Ability to interpret standardized recipes
• Communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to learn
• Active listening skills
• Strong work ethic
• Hospitality minded

Why You’ll Love Us:

At Eastcastle Place, we foster a compassionate and supportive environment for both staff and residents, treating everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect. Our team consists of highly qualified individuals who serve with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality. As an Eastcastle Place employee you will have access to the following benefits:

• Health Insurance through WPS
  • With potential Teledoc options
  • Available FSA and HSA
  • Pharmacy Benefit Manager through MyMedOne
• Dental, and Vision Insurance through Guardian Health
• Life Insurance and Short term Disability through Guardian Health
• 401(k) with matching after 1 year
• Paid Time Off base don FTE status
• Tuition Reimbursement through scholarships
• Holiday Bonus and Holiday Pay
• Maternity Benefits
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Free surface parking and Bus line access
  • Line 30 (Downer + Bradford) 1 block away
  • Line 21 (Downer + Bradford) 1 block away
  • Line 30 (Maryland + Bradford) 2 blocks away
• Discounted lunch/meal program
• Free onsite fitness center and pool
• Employee Rewards and Recognition program

DEI Statement:

Wearecommitted toprovidingan inclusive environmentthat ensuresthe happiness and success ofeach of our staff members.Wepride ourselvesonhiring, training, and retainingacommunity ofemployeesfromvarious backgrounds,perspectives,and experiences.

EOE Statement:

Eastcastle Place is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without discriminate to race, national origin, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status or other legally protected status.

Disclaimer Statement:

Applicants must be 18 years or older. Applicants that are offered a position are subject to undergo a caregiver background check and drug screen. Flu shots are required to obtain within 30 days of starting during flu season. Further disclosure and authorization is provided during the interview process. With any questions or concerns please contact our HR Department.