Cook

Compass Senior Living; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating vibrant senior living communities. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in meal preparation and ensuring a positive dining experience for residents. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your culinary skills will shine. With a focus on compassion and innovation, you will contribute to a team that values each member's unique capabilities. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits from day one, and a chance to grow in your career through ongoing training and mentorship. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and Sick Time

Wellness and Fitness Resources

Education Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Formally trained in culinary arts or equivalent experience as a cook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meal preparation and delivery under health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and a positive environment for elders.

Skills

Culinary Arts Training

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Handlers Permit

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

COOK, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You’ll do

The Cook is responsible for meal preparation, delivery, and cleanliness under appropriate health department regulations. This position assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the elders.

As a Cook, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• You will prep and prepare meals under the guidance of the Dining Services Director.
• You will ensure meals are prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion and presented attractively.
• You will help the Dining Services Director orient new team members and schedule.
• You will greet elders, families, visitors, and team members, creating a friendly, positive environment.
• You will ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
• You will adhere to procedures regarding infection control and foodborne illness prevention.

What You’ll Bring

• You will be formally trained in the culinary arts or have equivalent experience as a cook.
• You will bring a willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• You will bring organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You will have food handlers permit or be able to get one as required by state regulations.
• You will be willing to learn and work within a team environment.
• You will have good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• You will be able to pass a criminal background check.
• You will have the ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:
  • Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
  • Financial wellness education program.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
  • Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
  • Early access pay options
  • Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options.
  • Education reimbursement program.
  • Pay starting at $15 -$17 pe rhour

If you are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun and think you would be a good fit for our organization, we would love to talk with you! With a resume or an application, you are one step closer to this exciting opportunity!

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Division Greentree at Mount Vernon - Mt. Vernon, IL

Location Greentree at Mt. Vernon

About the Organization We believe trusting relationships are a basic human need and the strongest foundation for caring for one another.

Our decisions are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. This is our True North.

We create communities where elders, families, and employees are growing, teaching, and formulating new memories. Together we are discovering, experimenting, and contributing. We trust one another to do the right thing in the spirit of honor and love.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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