Cook - Senior Living Kitchen | Growth & Flexible Hours

Solstice at Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Meals provided

Uniforms

EAP

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living in Joliet, IL is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare hot and cold menu items, work on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and service line, and ensure proper portioning and presentation according to recipes.

Experience in senior living, restaurants, or catering is preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and weekend availability are essential to provide high-quality meals for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in Senior Living, restaurants, catering or banquets preferred.
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line.
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Food safety

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Provincial Senior Living in Joliet, IL is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare hot and cold menu items, work on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and service line, and ensure proper portioning and presentation according to recipes.

Experience in senior living, restaurants, or catering is preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and weekend availability are essential to provide high-quality meals for residents and staff.