Cook

Archway Management; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl of Tiller in Oswego Township, IL, is seeking a Cook to perform dietary department duties, prepare meals on schedule, supervise staff when needed, and support the Dietary Manager.

The role requires following menu and recipe specs, ensuring proper temperatures, sanitation, and timely service; ServSafe certification is preferred or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must have formal culinary education or equivalent training.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, tickets and flow of staff responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to proper menu and recipe as noted.
• Serve resident meals at correct service times.
• Cover for staff on illness and ensure sanitation standards per health regulations.
• Track inventory and communicate low supplies or place orders as needed.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School or Culinary Tech Graduate

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Computer software system for resident information

Job description

Pearl of Tiller

Cook Position Summary:

The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department to include 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 accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff.

Cook Duties:

• The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Preparingandportionshotandcoldmenuitemsaccordingtopropermenu and recipeas noted on theproductionsheetcounts.
• ServingResidentmealsaccordingtothecorrectmealservicetimes.
• Coverageforanystaffmemberswhocalloutduetoillness.
• Assureallcorrectfoodandequipmenttemperaturesarebeingrecordedbymeal.
• Dailyresidentand facility employee interactiontoassureresidentsaresatisfied and being provided correctly.
• MaintainhigheststandardofsanitationasrequiredbythestateDepartmentofHealthregulations.
• Practiceclean, safeworkenvironment.
• Willing to work flexible work hours.
• Track inventory and communicate to the Dietary Manager any low supplies or place orders for needed items.
• Label, wrap and date all unused food items in the correct areas.
• Support and follow Archway Management and facility Policies and Procedures.

Responsible for the following daily activities in the absence of the Dietary Manager as follows but not limited to

• Assure staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule.
• Discipline staff not completing their job assignments correctly.
• Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Cook Qualifications:

• HighSchoolorCulinaryTechGraduate.
• Abilitytoread,understandandfollowrecipes,productionsheetscounts,dietorders,trayticketsandallemployeeworkresponsibilitiesandflows.
• Understandaftertrainingoncomputersoftwaresystemforresidentinformationandpreferences.
• Must be ServSafe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days of starting.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of previous Dietary (Healthcare) or Restaurant Experience.