Cook $19.25-$28.50 (PRN)

Cedar Trails Senior Living; Freeburg (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company match 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay Option

Promote from within

Job summary

Cedar Trails Senior Living is hiring a Cook at the Freeburg, IL location. The role covers both full-time and part-time shifts with a starting wage of $19.25 to $28.50 per hour.

You will prepare meals per recipes, ensure safety and hygiene, and engage with residents to tailor service to their preferences. Qualified applicants should be at least 18, fluent in English, hold a valid Food Handlers Card, and demonstrate leadership and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English with residents.
• Current Food Handlers Card as required by the Department of Health.
• Demonstrated leadership, training, and supervision skills.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel and stoop all day; capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Criminal background cleared.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items according to established standards and recipes; deliver high-quality, attractively presented meals on time.
• Follow health protocols, ensure proper hygiene, sanitary food preparation and correct temperatures.
• Get to know residents; participate in orientations and accommodate residents' preferences and needs.

Job description

Cook $19.25-$28.50 (Full-Time or Part-Time)

“After spending 14 years in healthcare, I finally found my home with Arrow Senior Living. It’s home-like environment is not just for the residents but for the team members as well. From day one you embrace the core values, and you see how they impact residents’ quality of life. Arrow is a great company to grow with -it promotes within and the employee appreciation, incentives, and benefits are just a bonus on top of making residents and team members smile. I have become lifelong friends with this team, and I can happily say I love my job and enjoy coming to work.”

-Arrow Team Member
Position-Cook
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Our starting wage for Cooks is: $ 19.25-$28.50 per hour!

Shift Schedule - Varies

Come join our team at Cedar Trails Senior Living located at 490 Urbanna Dr. Freeburg, Illinois 62243!

We are looking for someone (like you):

• To be a Culinary Craftsman: By preparing all menu items according to established standards and recipes, provide exceptional quality food that is attractively presented in a timely fashion.
• To take the Mess Out of Mess Hall: Ensure health protocols are always followed, including proper hygiene, sanitary food preparation, and proper food temperatures.
• To be a Culinary Connector: Familiarize yourself with the residents and their preferences and needs. Participate in resident orientations.

What are we looking for?

• You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• You can read, write, understand and communicate in English with our Residents!
• You will possess a current Food Handlers Card as specified per the Department of Health.
• You have demonstrated skills, knowledge and competency in the areas of leadership, training, and supervision.
• You possess proficient written and oral communication skills with other members of management, professional , and support staff.
• You must be active as this role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day.
• You must have the ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• You must be comfortable to be in close contact to extreme temperatures, including cooking surfaces and walk-in freezers.
• You will have the ability to work primarily indoors, but also be available to work outside for events.
• You must be criminally cleared.

Employment Benefits (We value our benefits):

• Company Match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3% and fully vested upon enrollment
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (1st of the month following 60 days of employment-Full Time)
• Disability insurance (Full Time)
• Employee assistance program
• Weekly Employee Recognition Program
• Life insurance (Full Time)
• Paid time off ( Full Time employees accrue up to 115 hours each year and Part Time accrue up to 30 hours each year)
• Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days for FT AND PT employees)
• Employee Referral Program (FT, PT, and PRN)
• Complimentary meal each shift (FT, PT, and PRN)
• Daily Pay Option
• Did we mention that we PROMOTE FROM WITHIN?

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Arrow Senior Living manages a collection of senior living communities that offer varying levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 25 properties currently in 5 states (Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana) and employs nearly 1,400 employees!

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