Cook

Nexus of Westmont; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nexus of Westmont is seeking a Cook to perform designated work and cleaning routines in the Dietary Department, including meal preparation, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and sanitation. The role includes coverage for absent staff and daily interaction with residents and colleagues.

The position requires reading recipes, following production sheets, and achieving proper food temperatures. A Serve Safe certification is preferred or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow recipes and production sheets.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage workflow after training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to recipes.
• Serve resident meals at correct service times.
• Monitor temperatures of food and equipment daily.
• Supervise staff in absence of Dietary Manager and lead daily huddles.
• Maintain sanitation standards and follow department policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Time management

Staff supervision

Education

High School or Culinary Tech Graduate

Job description

Nexus of Westmont

*** $200.00 SIGN ON BONUS *** (Issued after 90 days of employment. Please note: if you are termed for any reason, the bonus is forfeited)

COVID VACCINE IS REQUIRED

PositionSummary:

The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department to include preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising employee staff, and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff.

Duties:

• **The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• **Responsibleforthefollowingdailyactivities but not limited to as follows:
• **Preparingandportionshotandcoldmenuitemsaccordingtopropermenu and recipeas noted on theproductionsheetcounts.
• **ServingResidentmealsaccordingtothecorrectmealservicetimes.
• **Coverageforanystaffmemberswhocalloutduetoillness.
• **Assureallcorrectfoodandequipmenttemperaturesarebeingrecordedbymeal.
• **Dailyresidentand facility employee interactiontoassureresidentsaresatisfied and being provided correctly.
• **MaintainhigheststandardofsanitationasrequiredbythestateDepartmentofHealthregulations.
• **Practiceclean, safeworkenvironment.
• **Willing to work flexible work hours.
• **Track inventory and communicate to the Dietary Manager any low supplies or place orders for needed items.
• **Label, wrap and date all unused food items in the correct areas.
• **Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• **Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for the following daily activities in the absence of the Dietary Manager as follows but not limited to
• **Assure staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule.
• **Discipline staff not completing their job assignments correctly.
• **Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Qualifications:

• **HighSchoolorCulinaryTechGraduate.
• **Abilitytoread,understandandfollowrecipes,productionsheetscounts,dietorders,trayticketsandallemployeeworkresponsibilitiesandflows.
• **Understandaftertrainingoncomputersoftwaresystemforresidentinformationandpreferences.
• **Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days of starting.