Cook - Full Time

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC.; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Participation

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Daily Pay

Discounts through Perk Spot

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated food service professional to join their team. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, managing food inventory, and ensuring sanitation standards are met. With a focus on teamwork and customer service, you'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming dining experience. The company values compassion and hard work, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a kitchen or similar operation.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food following recipes and dietary orders.
• Manage food and supply inventory with the culinary team.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Job description

Company Description
At Spectrum Retirement Communities, we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Job Description
Salary: Starting at $18.50 per hour
Schedule: 6:00am-2:00pm; 11:00am-7:30pm

In This Position, Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• The preparation of high-quality food following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Working with the Director of Food & Beverage and Sous Chef to manage all aspects of food and supply management including securing items in time for food prep, ensuring leftovers are stored correctly, and inventories maintained.

Qualifications
To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• A minimum of two years experience working in all stations of a hotel kitchen, a restaurant, or a similar operation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling standards.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work cohesively with the other restaurant team members.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional. Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong customer service skills are required.

Additional Information
If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider