Cook, Full-time

Park-Place-of-Elmhurst; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place of Elmhurst, part of Providence Life Services, is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Cook to join our dining team on site in Elmhurst, IL. The successful candidate will prepare meals following current standards and menus, maintain a clean, sanitized workspace, and work collaboratively with staff to deliver high-quality, appetizing dishes for residents and guests.

Experience in senior living or healthcare food service is a plus; Illinois Food Sanitation license is required by state

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.
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and prepare food in accordance with the menu.
• Accommodate individual orders for residents/guests.
• Assist with cutting, marinating and precooking foods.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and visually appealing.
• Serve food according to established portion control procedures.
• Ensure dietary procedures are followed per policies.
• Maintain a sanitized work area.
• Keep food areas stocked and organized; report inventory deficiencies.
• Work at a steady pace with others to ensure timely plating.
• Wrap unused items and store them properly at the end of shift.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Illinois Food Sanitation License

Large-quantity cooking

A la carte cooking

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

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