Full-Time Senior Living Cook (AM/PM Shift)

Jackson Creek Senior Living; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday & anniversary PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual on DAY 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift (Up to $260 sav

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts through Verizon and AT&T

Pay Advance Program

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Basic Term Life/AD&D

401K

Job summary

Dial is seeking a Cook for a Full-Time AM/PM shift. The role prepares meals for residents, ensuring quality, safety, and presentation while supporting the Chef and maintaining kitchen standards.

Salary ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 hourly, with a benefits package including PTO, tuition assistance, holiday pay, 401K, and health insurance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ cooking experience in senior living or healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2+ years of cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and dietary guidelines.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents with attention to quality and presentation.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report to the supervisor.
• Participate in new menu and special menu planning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and kitchen/storage areas.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control.
• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery. Ensure proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen sanitation, as needed.
• Notify manager of food supply needs and malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Assist in the recording of Ready – to – Use – food items into the TELS website. Three items should be recorded for every meal.
• Record cooler, freezer and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.
• Report any on‑job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment operation

Tools

Kitchen appliances operation

Job description

Dial is seeking a Cook for a Full-Time AM/PM shift. The role prepares meals for residents, ensuring quality, safety, and presentation while supporting the Chef and maintaining kitchen standards.

Salary ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 hourly, with a benefits package including PTO, tuition assistance, holiday pay, 401K, and health insurance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years’ cooking experience in senior living or healthcare settings.