Cook, Full-time

Providence Life Services; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place of Elmhurst is seeking a Full-Time Cook to provide nutritious, appetizing meals for residents, in a life-affirming continuum of care on campus.

On a daily basis you will review menus, accommodate individual orders, assist with prep, and ensure meals meet quality and dietary policies while maintaining a clean, organized station.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Illinois Food Sanitation License required.
• Senior living or healthcare cooking experience a plus.
• Ability to prepare large quantities and a la carte dishes.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and prepares food in accordance with menu.
• Makes accommodations on individual orders as requested by residents/guests.
• Assists with cutting, marinating and precooking foods.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Responsible for maintaining a sanitized work area.
• Ensure that food area stocked and organized, alerts manager of any inventory deficiencies.
• Keeps fast-moving pace with other cooks on the line so that all food is ready for each plate at the same time.
• Wraps unused items and stores in proper areas at the end of a shift and shuts off all equipment at the station.

Skills

Professional cooking

Teamwork mindset

Positive attitude

Education

Illinois Food Sanitation License

Job description

Description

Here at Park Place of Elmhurst, we offer a continuum of care with the security of lifecare. Our residents also have access to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory support right on campus. We are seeking a hardworking professional Full-Time Cook. Park Place of Elmhurst is a member of the Providence Life Services family where we are committed to enhancing the lives of those we serve!

Benefits

• https://www.providencelifeservices.com/application/files/9517/3342/6965/PLS_HR_Benefits_Flyer_IL_IN.pdf

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of your position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Dining Director, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

• Review menus and prepares food in accordance with menu.
• Makes accommodations on individual orders as requested by residents/guests.
• Assists with cutting, marinating and precooking foods.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Responsible for maintaining a sanitized work area.
• Ensure that food area stocked and organized, alerts manager of any inventory deficiencies.
• Keeps fast-moving pace with other cooks on the line so that all food is ready for each plate at the same time.
• Wraps unused items and stores in proper areas at the end of a shift and shuts off all equipment at the station.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of professional cooking experience preferred
• Illinois Food Sanitation License required
• Senior living or healthcare cooking experience a plus
• Ability to prepare large quantities and a la carte dishes
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset

EOE