Cook

Dial Senior Living; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dial Senior Living is seeking a dedicated food preparation team member to enhance the dining experience for residents. This full-time role involves preparing nutritious meals, maintaining kitchen safety, and ensuring food quality. Join a caring team focused on making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Benefits

Birthday & anniversary PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual on DAY 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts through Verizon and AT&T

Pay Advance Program

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

401K

Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial cooking or domestic cooking with large groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily as outlined on the weekly menu plan.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment.
• Coordinate and participate in serving food.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Appliances

Job description

Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to resident's lives, but life to their years. Perks & Benefits:

• Birthday & anniversary PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Double pay on holidays
• PTO accrual on DAY 1
• Referral Bonus
• Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)
• Loyalty Incentive
• Employee Recognition Program
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
• Pay Advance Program
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Basic Term Life/AD&D
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Account for Dependent Care

Position Summary: Prepare food to provide nutrition and variety to residents.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily, as outlined on the weekly menu plan.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs of residents or to improve recipes. Recipes should be prepared with little or no added sodium.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Maintain portion control to meet budgetary requirements.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control.
• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery. Ensure proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• Coordinate and participate in serving food.
• Notify manager of malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Work with a team to ensure efficient operation of the facility.
• Report any concerns of the resident’s well-being to the Executive Director or supervisor.
• Encourage and invite residents to participate in the food service program and activities.
• Attend scheduled staff and in-service meetings, as required.
• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with commercial cooking or domestic cooking with large groups

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Practice safety in working with and around kitchen equipment.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.) and office equipment (photocopier, telephone)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate in food-preparation training is preferred
• Experience in supervision is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and help others
• Enjoyment in working with older adults

Full-time, day, evenings, weekends
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