Cook (Part Time)

Lisle Creek Estates; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle seeks team members to provide high-quality meals to residents, guests, and staff. You will prepare food using daily plans and standard recipes, and assist on the food line during mealtimes with attention to safety and sanitation.

Candidates should be able to communicate clearly in English, maintain a positive demeanor, and be willing to obtain required licenses. DailyPay is available to eligible employees as part of the benefits program.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• Clear and effective communication in English is required.
• Willingness to obtain food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills including Excel and Word are required.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Ability to solve practical problems in variable situations.
• Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance in all kitchen areas.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Communication in English

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Decision making

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.

Job Description

• 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.

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.