LEAD COOK

Generations at Applewood; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Generations at Applewood in Matteson, IL, seeks an experienced Lead Cook for full-time hours in a healthcare facility. The role emphasizes sanitation, diet card interpretation, and menu planning with supervision from the Food Service Supervisor.

Candidates must have ServSafe and healthcare kitchen experience, be able to pass a cook's test, and work 8-hour shifts mornings or afternoons. On-demand pay is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare facility kitchen is required.
• Must have ServSafe Certification.
• Able to interpret Resident Diet Cards and follow dietary methods.

Responsibilities

• Process new diet cards and print daily.
• Print menu spreadsheets, work schedules and cleaning schedules.
• Check temperature logs and sanitation logs daily.
• Follow standardized recipes during food preparation.
• Inspect dietary trays for accuracy.
• Assist in special events and with deliveries as needed.

Skills

Diet Card Interpretation

Strong organizational skills

Leadership

Compassion for older adults

Education

Food Service Sanitation Certification

Tools

DiningRD Diet program

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Description

LEAD COOK- Full-Time Needed- Generations at Applewood, Matteson, IL.

Please do not apply if you have never cooked in a healthcare facility (Long-Term Care Facilities). We are not accepting applications from fast food cooks nor people who have no cooking experience shown on their resume. Must have Serve Safe Sanitation Certification.

Generations at Applewood in Matteson, IL, has an immediate opening for an Experienced Cook. This position has an 8-hour shift, either mornings or afternoon/evenings. Must have Food Service Sanitation Certification and be open to taking a cook's test. Good prep skills a must! EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY A MUST! You'll work full time for a week or two for Orientation then as needed mornings or afternoons.

We offer $20-21 per hour, and Opportunity for Advancement! Plus, you'll be working with our Food Service Supervisor. Generations at Applewood strives to bring an excellent dining experience to all our residents to help brighten their day, improve quality of life, and give them something special to look forward to at every meal.

If you take pride in your work ethic, you seek to expand your professional skills and knowledge in the growing senior health care industry, and strive for career advancement, we want you on our team.

Generations at Applewood Now Offers ON DEMAND PAY!

Get Paid F A S T! ~ On Demand!

Generations at Applewood is a 24-hour rehabilitation and skilled nursing community offering quality healthcare services to residents throughout the Chicagoland area. Learn more about our facility at www.generationsapplewood.com.

Responsibilities of the Lead Cook:

• Process new diet cards and print daily
• Print Menu spreadsheets, work schedules and cleaning schedules - post in kitchen
• Must check Temperature logs including 3-compartment sink, Sanitation buckets, Refrigerator and Cooler, Dish Machine temp logs, cooking and serving temp logs
• Follow standardized recipes in food preparation
• Inspect special dietary trays to assure they are correct
• Assist dietary in special events such as holidays and BBQs
• Assist in receiving and check in of deliveries of food and supplies
• Must do a daily kitchen round, using 10-minute walk-through form
• Follow work/cleaning schedules

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Requirements

Requirements for the Lead Cook:

• Must be able to interpret Resident Diet Cards; speak and read English fluently
• Have a stable work history and have excellent references
• Must have ServSafe Certification
• Must be able to use DiningRD Diet program
• Must be eligible for hire based on the IDPH Healthcare Worker Registry; may require fingerprinting
• Must follow written and oral instructions concerning dietary methods and the preparation of foods and beverages
• Familiar with seasonings, cooking times and sanitation requirements
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Professional and personable; flexible and have a go-with-the-flow attitude
• Must have compassion, tolerance and understanding of older adults and their families
• Have a desire to grow and learn new techniques and skills

Generations at Applewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.