Cook/Chef (Full-Time)

Brandon Wilde; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Clarendale of Algonquin is seeking a hospitality-focused Chef/Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare high-quality meals for residents, families and guests, upholding dietary requirements and food safety standards, seven days a week.

This role emphasizes teamwork, friendly interactions with residents, and delivering nutritious meals. Shifts are 6:00am-2:00pm or 11:00am-7:00pm; weekend availability required. Competitive pay and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience preferred.
• Batch cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food options from our menu in a manner compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria.
• Correctly prepare meals for residents with dietary restrictions, following our policies and procedures.
• Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization in the workspace and with equipment.
• Meet food quality, timeliness, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Interact with residents periodically to gather feedback about meal quality/temperature/appearance and share feedback with culinary team to support continuous improvement.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner with colleagues, residents, families and tours.

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

When you work at Clarendale of Algonquin, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job; be part of an extraordinary life!

Clarendale of Algonquin is recruiting for a hospitality-focused Chef/Cook to join our team! This position partners with the rest of our culinary team in preparing and cooking high-quality meals for our residents, families and guests. Teamwork is essential as our kitchen staff works together to create breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days each week. Come help us create delicious and nutritious meals for our community!

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Chef/Cook:

• Prepare and produce food options from our menu in a manner compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria.
• Correctly prepare meals for residents with dietary restrictions, following our policies and procedures.
• Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization in the workspace and with equipment.
• Meet food quality, timeliness, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Interact with residents periodically to gather feedback about meal quality/temperature/appearance and share feedback with culinary team to support continuous improvement.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner with colleagues, residents, families and tours.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience preferred.
• Batch cooking experience preferred.

Pay Range: $21.00/hr. - $23.00/hr. based on experience.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our employee benefit options, including medical coverage, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, an employee assistance program, and more.

Work Schedule: Shifts include 6:00am - 2:00pm & 11:00am - 7:00pm. Weekend availability required.

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