Cook 6:30am-1:30pm $18.25-21.25 (Part Time)

Arrow Senior Living Management; Coleman (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company 401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Weekly recognition program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Complimentary meal each shift

Daily pay option

Direct deposit

Promote from within

Job summary

Arrow Senior Living in Springfield, IL is seeking a part-time Cook for a 6:30am–1:30pm shift. The role focuses on culinary craftsmanship, health/safety adherence, and resident-focused service. Compensation ranges from $18.25 to $21.25 per hour, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include menu preparation, quality presentation, and maintaining temperatures. The team emphasizes a home-like environment and values promoting from within.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must 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.
• Strong written and oral communication with staff and residents.
• Must stand, walk, bend, kneel and stoop throughout shift.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items per established standards/recipes.
• Ensure health protocols, proper hygiene, and food temperatures.
• Know residents and preferences; assist in orientations and engagements.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Training

Supervision

Food Handlers Card

Communication

Stamina

Tools

Health & safety protocols

Job description

Cook 6:30am-1:30pm $18.25-21.25 (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: Part-Time

Location: Springfield, IL

Cook pay range: $18.25 - $21.25 per hour

Shift Schedule—

Monday and Sunday

6:30am to 1:30pm

Come join our team at Montvale located at 2601 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704!

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
• Direct Deposit
• Did we mention that we PROMOTE FROM WITHIN?

Arrow Senior Living serves and employs individuals of all faiths, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or handicap, except as limited by state and federal law.

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