Cook

Pollak Innovative Management Partners; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook, where you'll play a vital role in meal preparation and staff supervision within the Dietary Department. This position involves preparing delicious meals, maintaining high sanitation standards, and ensuring resident satisfaction. You'll have the opportunity to lead in the absence of the Dietary Manager and contribute to a clean, safe work environment. If you have a passion for culinary arts and a commitment to quality service, this role offers a rewarding experience in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible Hours

COVID Vaccine Required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Culinary Tech Graduate required.
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets is essential.
• Serve Safe Certification needed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to schedules and recipes.
• Maintain sanitation standards and track inventory.
• Supervise staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Inventory Management

Staff Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Tech Graduate

Tools

Computer Software for Resident Information

Job description

Pearl of Elk Grove

*** $200.00 SIGN ON BONUS *** (Issued after 90 days of employment. Please note: if you are terminated 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.

Responsibilities:

• The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to the proper menu and recipes as noted on the production sheet counts.
• Serve resident meals according to the scheduled meal times.
• Cover for staff members who call out due to illness.
• Ensure all food and equipment temperatures are being recorded by meal.
• Interact daily with residents and facility employees to ensure residents are satisfied and receiving correct meals.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations.
• Practice a clean, safe work environment.
• Work flexible hours as needed.
• Track inventory and communicate low supplies or place orders for needed items to the Dietary Manager.
• Label, wrap, and date all unused food items in the correct areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility policies and procedures.

In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for:

• 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 diploma or Culinary Tech Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, counts, diet orders, tray tickets, and all employee responsibilities and workflows.
• Ability to learn and operate computer software systems for resident information and preferences after training.
• Serve Safe Certification or ability to earn certification within the first 90 days of employment.