Cook

Trustwell Living, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a facility setting. You will work in an organized kitchen, ensure timely service, and help maintain high resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, rotating inventory, and collaborating with other departments to ensure quality service. Prior experience with elderly residents and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation for large groups.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work with elderly residents.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for assigned shifts in appropriate portions.
• Maintain sanitation standards per licenses and regulations.
• Rotate inventories and notify supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Store food and check deliveries in absence of the Food Service Director.
• Encourage feedback from residents, guests and staff to improve quality and service.
• Support other departments as part of the team to improve resident satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with all staff involved in resident services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meal preparation

Team player

Flexible shifts

Communication

Safety & sanitation

Resident care

Tools

Industrial kitchen equipment

Inventory handling

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized manner that promotes resident satisfaction.

Position Summary

Prepares and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized manner that promotes resident satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts in appropriate portions. Includes preparing raw food, staples, proper serving sized in a timely manner.
• Maintains sanitation standards are required by all licenses and regulations. Cleans work areas, utensils, and equipment with the assistance of other employees.
• Ensures that all inventories are rotated according to dates and is fresh when served. Notifies Food Service Director when supplies are needed.
• Stores food and checks supplies upon delivery in absence of the Food Service Director.
• Encourages feedback from resident, guests, and staff to seek ways of improving food quality and service
• Supports other departments as part of the team and continually strives to improve overall resident satisfaction
• Provides good communication to all involved in providing services to residents, guests, etc.
• Other duties that are assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Food Service Director

Knowledge, Abilities, And Experience

• Experience and/or knowledge of meal preparation for large groups. Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner for residents.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and all who associate with them. Must be able to interact with residents who are highly susceptible to common illness without exposing them additional health risks.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people in the community.
• Must be able to accept constructive criticism.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and a positive attitude and treat all residents with dignity and respect. May be required to wear a uniform.

EQUIPMENT USED

The following equipment is used, including, but not limited to, electric slicer, mixer, oven, stove, microwave, grill, dishwasher, fryer, toaster, coffeemaker, and various kitchen utensils and appliances, including knives. May use standard office equipment as needed.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; stand for extended periods time, carry, reach, bend, finger, grasp and feel.
• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. May be exposed to extreme temperatures (hot & cold) and be exposed to chemicals.
• Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, incumbent will possess the mental abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
• Worker may be asked to perform non-essential job duties and special projects other than those specifically presented in this job description.
• All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.