Cook

Five Star Senior Living; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Star Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join their Culinary Team. The Cook will be responsible for preparing delicious meals, ensuring compliance with dietary requirements, and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Candidates should possess strong food preparation skills, effective communication, and time management capabilities while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand recipes and work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of meal preparation for large groups.
• Requires passing state and company background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Collaborate with staff to accommodate special dietary needs.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.

Skills

Time Management

Food Safety

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members.

What You’ll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner.
• Cook and assemble meals according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies and food intolerances of residents.
• Order and inventory food and supplies, monitoring stock levels and rotation to minimize waste.
• Assist with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning.
• Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized.
• Inspect food products and supplies as needed.
• Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs.
• Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively.
• Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities include customer service, inventory, food safety and communication.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups and safe food handling techniques are required.
• 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/or in writing.
• Ability to perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices.
• Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.