Cook Full Time

The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Center; South Elgin (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement center is seeking a dedicated Full Time Cook to join their culinary team. This role offers a supportive environment with great benefits and requires experience in food preparation, portion serving, and adherence to health standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate customer service orientation and strong food safety practices, contributing to the wellness of residents. If you are passionate about cooking and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, apply now!

Benefits

PTO

Vacation time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience, preferably in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation and portion serving.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes and meets food safety standards.
• Monitors food temperatures and manages supplies effectively.
• Reports equipment breakdowns and oversees food product inspections.

Skills

Food Preparation Knowledge

Customer Service Orientation

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Full Time Cook in Ashland City, TN. We are growing quickly.

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!"

You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! Come and make an impact!

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

Essential Job Functions

Follows standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality

Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service

In the absence of the Director of Culinary, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products

Notify Director of Culinary of food, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Director of Culinary

Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits

Perform other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Min. of 2 yrs cooking experience, Batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.

Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired

Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving

Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members

Education Requirement

Ability to read, write and speak English

High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with an education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets

Competencies

Customer Service Oriented

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Thoroughness

Time Management

Physical Demands

The Cook stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. The Cook must have the ability to work with chemicals/cleaning agents and must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

Additional Information

Must be fully vaccinated

$15.00-$17.00/hour