Cook - Full Time 4 days/wk

Franciscan Ministries; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant senior living community in Normal, IL is seeking a Full-Time Cook. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, ensuring food presentation, and maintaining kitchen standards. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing excellent dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cooking experience.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily food as per menus, adapting for dietary needs.
• Ensures attractive food presentation and portion control.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Village at Mercy Creek, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in Normal, IL. We are an Assisted Living Community, with a Memory Care Unit coming soon. We are looking for a Full-Time Cook to join our growing team.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for storing, cooking, and helping to serve nutritious high quality food and a superb dining experience to residents at the community.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Prepares food daily as outlined on the menus; altering or adapting recipes to accommodatespecial dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Coordinates and participates in serving food, including monitoring portion control to meet residents’ requests and minimize waste.
• Maintains an accurate record of chargeable meals (resident, guest and catered) and submits record to the office by the designated date each month.
• Assists with menu planning; reviews and adjusts menus with Dietary Manager toaccommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events and holidays.
• Assists in identifying food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and reports tothe Dietary Manager.
• Prepares meats for storage and portion control upon delivery; ensures proper handling, storage and labeling of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Ensures compliance with any and all regulations.
• Assists in training other kitchen staff in food preparation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: ServSafe certification

Experience: 1+ years of cooking experience

We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path.

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Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Max

USD $21.00/Hr.