Cook (Part-Time)

Senior Living Management; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Cook, where you will engage in hands-on culinary services and ensure high-quality food preparation. This part-time role provides a chance to contribute positively to the lives of residents while adhering to excellent food service standards. The position offers competitive pay and is ideal for individuals passionate about hospitality and senior care.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision options

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year cooking experience in restaurant or senior living.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food within quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to food presentation standards.
• Evaluate food service quality and make improvements as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Cooking Standards

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

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When you work at Clarendale of Algonquin, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job; be part of an extraordinary life!

Clarendale of Algonquin is recruiting for a team-focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on food preparation and cooking in the Culinary Services Department and is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have

• High school diploma.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.

Pay Range: $21.00/hr - $23.00/hr, based on experience.

Benefits: Part-time employees working a certain number of hours per week are eligible for some benefits options, including some health / dental / vision choices, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, and an employee assistance program.

Work Schedule: Sundays through Tuesdays each week.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status, which may include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!