Cook

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Park Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a full-time food service professional to prepare meals using planned recipes and staff the food line during meals. The role requires ensuring safety and sanitation and delivering high-quality service to residents and guests.

Salary starts at $21 per hour with alternating weekends. Candidates should have experience in production cooking, English communication, and the ability to obtain required licenses; basic computer skills are needed

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets.
• Clear and effective English communication.
• Willing to obtain food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills; Excel and Word proficiency.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure safety and sanitation guidelines are met in food and kitchen areas.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Production cooking

English communication

Food handling licenses

Computer skills

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Positive demeanor

Job description

510 North Greenwood Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068, United States Full Time Hourly Rate: n/a

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.

Job Description

Salary starting at $21 per hour - Full-time hours (alternating weekends)

• 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.