Cook

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents, guests, and staff in a full-time role. You will follow daily plans, recipes, and maintain high safety and sanitation standards, while delivering excellent service.

The position requires experience in production cooking, strong English communication, and willingness to obtain food handling licenses. Proficiency with Excel/Word and a positive team attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry-level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Production cooking

English communication

Food safety licenses

Computer skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Job description

Cook

Full Time, Hourly Rate: n/a

Job Location

975 North 5th Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174, United States

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Job Description

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.


• Work the food line during mealtimes.


• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.


• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.


• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

Salary $21.50 per hour

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.


• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.


• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.


• You have basic computer skills. Entry-level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.


• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.


• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

• health


• dental


• vision


• retirement benefits


• short-term disability


• long-term disability


• paid time off


• All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.