Cook

Pollak Innovative Management Partners; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their Dietary Department. This role involves preparing delicious meals, supervising staff, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. You will interact with residents, track inventory, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have a culinary background, be Serve Safe Certified, and possess strong communication skills. Join a supportive team where your contributions will directly impact the satisfaction of residents and the overall success of the facility.

Benefits

$500 Sign On Bonus

Flexible Hours

COVID Vaccine Requirement

Qualifications

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate required.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals according to menu and recipes.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Supervise staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Inventory Management

Staff Supervision

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate

Culinary Tech Graduate

Tools

Computer Systems for Resident Information

Job description

Pearl of Elk Grove

***$500.00 SIGN ON BONUS*** (Issued after 90 days of employment). Please note: if you are termed for any reason, the bonus is forfeited.

COVID VACCINE IS REQUIRED

Position Summary:

The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, including 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 responsible for overseeing and supporting the staff.

Duties:

• The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Responsible for the following daily activities but not limited to:

• Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to proper menu and recipe as noted on the production sheet counts.
• Serving resident meals according to the correct meal service times.
• Providing coverage for staff members who call out due to illness.
• Ensuring all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal.
• Interacting daily with residents and facility employees to ensure residents are satisfied and properly served.
• Maintaining the highest standards of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations.
• Practicing a clean, safe work environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Tracking inventory and communicating low supplies or placing orders for needed items to the Dietary Manager.
• Labeling, wrapping, and dating all unused food items in the correct areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Supporting and following Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures.

In the absence of the Dietary Manager, additional responsibilities include:

• Ensuring staff clock in on time as per their schedule.
• Disciplining staff not completing their job responsibilities correctly.
• Conducting daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Qualifications:

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheet counts, diet orders, tray tickets, and all employee work responsibilities and flows.
• Understanding of computer systems for resident information and preferences after training.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn certification within the first 90 days of employment.