(Full Time) Cook

Senior Lifestyle; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior living is seeking a Food Preparation team member. This role involves preparing meals, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining a positive environment for residents. Ideal candidates will have some cooking experience and basic computer skills.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or therapeutic diets preferred.
• Willing to obtain necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation guidelines are met.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Positive Attitude

Tools

Excel

Word

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

• Starting at $21 per hour
• 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.