Cook

Davita Inc.; Newton (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community is seeking a Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include food ordering, preparation, and ensuring compliance with health requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience working with the elderly and demonstrate compassion and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Solid benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

Telemedicine available at no cost.

Tuition Reimbursement

401K options

Employee discounts on various services.

Qualifications

• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required.
• Experience with the elderly preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food in a nutritious and appetizing manner.
• Maintain supplies and equipment in the kitchen.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and staff.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Job Details

Entry Villas of Holly Brook Newton - Newton, IL Full Time Level Job Location Position Type

$16.00 - $16.00 Hourly Salary Range

Description

1 Full Time

Meridian Senior Living believes that "Everyone Deserves a Great Life."

To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?

We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone's life.

What do we offer to these great employees?

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) - complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.


• 1800MD - Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!


• Flexible Spending Account


• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability


• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!


• Pet Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 401K


• Employee Assistance Program


• Referral Bonus


• Employee Discounts - (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

What else do we offer?

• We equip you with the ability to grow your career - whether it be with us or another employer.


• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!


• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Details about the Cook position we are hiring for:

As a Cook, you will work closely with our Dining Services Manager and will be responsible for the Community's food ordering, preparation, and delivery as well as kitchen sanitation. Cook tasks in this role include ensuring food is prepared in a nutritional and appetizing fashion, maintaining supplies and equipment, and providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Obtain Food Handlers Permit as required by State regulations.


• Previous experience working with the elderly.


• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.


• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.


• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.


• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer