Cook- Full Time 5am-1:30pm/11am-7:30pm

North Shore Place; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking a dedicated cook/food service professional to provide high-quality meals for residents, guests and staff. You will prepare meals according to the daily planner and approved recipes, work the food line during meals, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, a positive attitude, and the ability to respond quickly to residents' needs while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Clear English communication is required.
• Must maintain a positive and friendly demeanor with residents and coworkers.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food meets safety guidelines and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Respond quickly to residents' and guests' needs and requests.
• Maintain professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.

Skills

English communication

Positive attitude

Decision making

Resident/customer focus

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Company Description
Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.

Company Description
Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality meals to the residents, guests and staff.
Job Description

• $23/hr
• Sunday-Thursday 5am-1:30pm
• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.
• Temporary position

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.