Facility Cook - Every Saturday or Sunday

Highland Oaks; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Oaks is seeking a weekend cook to prepare meals for residents, with shifts from 5:30a to 7:30p and additional weekday hours when available. The role requires following standardized recipes, accommodating modified diets, and maintaining food safety and quality.

You must have at least one year of public cooking experience, Food Managers certification, and the ability to work independently. Good personal hygiene and physical stamina are essential for standing long periods.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read and write English.
• At least one year of public cooking experience.
• Able to follow routine procedures and recipes.
• Able to work around heat for long periods.
• Must possess Food Managers certification and keep it up-to-date.
• Neat appearance and clean personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals with quality, taste and nutrition following standardized recipes.
• Cook, bake and adapt food to modified diets as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper food handling during shift.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent worker

Public cooking experience

Follow recipes

Diet modification awareness

Physical stamina

Education

Food Managers certification

Job description

Description

Highland Oaks is a 5-star skilled nursing facility looking for a cook to work some weekends from 5:30a-7:30p. Additional hours during the week are available when other cooks are unavailable. Server hours are also available for a lesser pay rate.

Job Summary

Prepare food with quality, taste and nutrition, pleasing to a majority of the residents in accordance with Highland Oaks' mission. Must be able to accept direction, cook, bake and follow standardized recipes, understand modified diets, and altering the consistency of food, mechanical soft, pureed, thickened liquids.

Minimum Starting Pay: $21/hr.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to work independently and follow routine procedures and recipes.
• Must have at least one year of public cooking experience.
• Must possess Food Managers certification and keep it up-to-date.
• Must have neat appearance and clean personal hygiene.
• Must possess physical stamina required for standing at least three hours continuously 100% of the time, walking, stooping, lifting at least 50 lbs. and carrying heavy supplies, pots and pans.
• Able to work around heat most of the day.