Cook - Part-Time

Spectrum Retirement Communities; Creve Coeur (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a part-time kitchen team member to assist in meal preparation and food service. You will work with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Sous Chef to ensure timely prep, proper storage, and accurate inventories.

The role requires at least two years of kitchen experience, knowledge of sanitation standards, and excellent communication and customer service. This position offers part-time hours and benefits eligibility as part of the Spectrum team.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Sanitation standards

Clear communication

Self-motivated

Customer service

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

Schedule: Part-Time

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:

• At least two years of 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

• eligibility for medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• other voluntary insurance options
• All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k)
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• Daily Pay
• 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.