Cook

Ciel Senior Living; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciel Senior Living in Shorewood, IL is seeking a Cook to support the delivery and execution of quality food service for residents and guests. You will set up stations, prep ingredients, cook in accordance with health and safety standards, and coordinate with wait staff.

The role requires teamwork, the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen, and reliable attendance. High school degree or equivalent preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks.
• Able to quickly process multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift.
• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system.
• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards.
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
• Handling multiple food orders at one time.
• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive.
• Dressing order for presentation.
• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides.
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
• Storing all food properly.
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils.
• Reordering stock and food supplies.
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Multitask

Stand for shift

Self-motivated

Team player

Order handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

POSITION: Cook

REPORTS TO: Director of Culinary

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION:

We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Cook, you will support the delivery and execution of quality food service to residents and guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.


• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.


• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.


• Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift.


• Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system.


• Cooking order according to food health and safety standards.


• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.


• Handling multiple food orders at one time.


• Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive.


• Dressing order for presentation.


• Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides.


• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner.


• Storing all food properly.


• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils.


• Reordering stock and food supplies.


• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.


• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).


• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently


• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift


• Self-motivated and self-directed


• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks


• Able to quickly multiple orders


• High school degree or equivalent

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.


• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside


• Sit – sit infrequently


• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds


• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds


• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds


• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available


• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.


• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.


• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.


• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.


• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses


• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone and audible alarms.


• Must be able to taste and smell.


• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.