FT Cook/Chef

Presbyterian Homes & Services; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook/Chef to join its Nutrition and Culinary team in a vibrant senior community. This full-time position offers consistent hours with no late nights, allowing you to focus on creating high-quality meals that enrich the lives of older adults. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about serving others in a supportive environment. Join a team that values community and purpose, and make a meaningful impact every day!

Benefits

Same-day Pay

Generous PTO

Free Fitness Center Access

Complimentary Meal Plan

Scholarship Program

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of State and Federal food-handling regulations is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality meals and dining experiences for customers.
• Prepare and serve attractive, nutritious meals consistent with regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Knowledge of Food Regulations

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Put Your Purpose to Work at Presbyterian Homes and Services!!

Kirkland Crossingslocated in Pewaukee, WI is seeking afull time Cook/Chef to join its Nutrition and Culinary team. This critical role is a Full Time position, 64.0 hours per payroll, with 8.0 hour shifts from 10am - 630pm! This position may include working occasional weekends and scheduled holidays (double time).

At Kirkland Crossings, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people, focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like YOU, who is focused on living out their calling for serving others. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community! YOU benefit from a close-knit community-based, multi-disciplinary team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth!

Kirkland Crossings is an active and dynamic Christian senior community on a 12-acre campus that was thoughtfully designed to preserve the natural prairie setting complete with ponds, prairie meadows and foot trails, providing a calming and inviting work environment. Asa faith-based, non-profit organization, PHS-Kirkland Crossings considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service you and others as an expression of God's grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is our main priority!

We are easy access from Milwaukee and from Capitol Drive!

Salary: $17.88 - $21.25+/hour BOE

Why work for Presbyterian Homes & Services?

• No evenings after 630pm or late nights! Schedules are consistent & reliable hours
• Competitive pay & routine pay increases
• No waiting for paycheck, get paid the same day you work!
• Benefits packages for Full-Time employees
• Generous PTO (Paid Time off)
• Scholarship program - awards up to$5,250per year!
• Free Fitness Center access
• Backyard patio and fire pit for BBQ's in the summer
• On-site library to check out books
• Off-street Parking
• Complimentary Meal Plan (department only)
• Opportunities for growth & internal promotion are virtually unlimited.

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living & Assisted Living with Memory Care.

Nearby towns include: Sussex, Brookfield, Lisbon, Hartland, Waukesha & Milwaukee, WI.

What Differentiates PHSBy prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is. As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God’s grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.All are welcomePresbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and “Love One Another” Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for creating high quality meals and dining experience for customers by preparing and serving attractive, nutritious and palatable meals consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.

• Knowledge of State and Federal food-handling regulations, including food service operations strong desired.

• Demonstrated compatibility PHS's mission and operating philosophies.

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults. An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.Let's get you started.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.