Cook

Senior Lifestyle; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a cook to provide high quality meals to residents, guests and staff. You will prepare meals using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes, and work the food line during mealtimes.

This role requires English communication, basic computer skills (Excel and Word), and the ability to follow safety guidelines, obtain needed licenses, and maintain a positive, friendly demeanor with residents and coworkers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• Clear English communication is required.
• Willing to obtain food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills with Excel and Word.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Maintain a positive, friendly demeanor toward residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure all food meets safety guidelines and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Production cooking

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Education

Food handling license

Sanitation license

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Job Description

Salary starting $21 per hour - Full Time Hours (alternating weekengs)

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.