Cook

Pollak Innovative Management Partners; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Rolling Meadows is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals, supervise staff, and maintain sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have a culinary background and be able to work flexible hours. Responsibilities include meal preparation, inventory tracking, and ensuring resident satisfaction.

Benefits

$250 SIGN ON BONUS after 90 days

Qualifications

• ServeSafe Certified or able to earn certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to recipes and schedules.
• Maintain sanitation standards as required by health regulations.
• Supervise staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Ability to read and follow recipes

Understanding of sanitation standards

Communication with residents

Education

High School or Culinary Tech Graduate

Job description

Pearl of Rolling Meadows

****$250 SIGN ON BONUS to be issued after 90 days of employment****

*** $19.00 - $22.00 per hour ***

COVID VACCINE IS REQUIRED

Position Summary:

The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, including preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising staff, and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook oversees and supports the staff.

Qualifications:

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, counts, diet orders, tray tickets, and all employee work responsibilities and flows.
• Understand and operate computer software systems for resident information and preferences after training.
• Must be ServeSafe Certified or able to earn certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Duties:

• The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to proper menu and recipes noted on the production sheet.
• Serve resident meals according to the correct meal service times.
• Provide coverage for staff members who call out due to illness.
• Ensure all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal.
• Interact daily with residents and facility employees to ensure residents are satisfied and receive correct services.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation as required by the state Department of Health regulations.
• Practice a clean, safe work environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Track inventory and communicate low supplies or place orders with the Dietary Manager.
• Label, wrap, and date all unused food items in the correct areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility policies and procedures.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, ensure staff clock in on time, discipline staff as needed, and conduct daily huddle meetings for communication and direction.