Line Cook - Full time

Liveattheroosevelt; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 25,830 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Liveattheroosevelt is seeking a part-time Cook to provide quality culinary services at The Roosevelt at Salt Creek in Elmhurst, Illinois. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, preparing menu items per regulatory guidelines, and engaging with residents to assess food satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, culinary training preferred, and at least one year of cooking experience within a restaurant or senior living environment. Join us to enhance the lives of seniors through exceptional culinary service.

Qualifications

• Experience with restaurant or senior living cooking.
• Knowledge of food quality standards and nutritional criteria.
• Ability to evaluate food service quality and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are upheld.
• Prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements.
• Engage with residents to assess food quality and service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation standards

Food presentation

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

When you work at THE ROOSEVELT AT SALT CREEK, you have a front‑row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

THE ROOSEVELT AT SALT CREEK is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full‑scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. It is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Daily Responsibilities

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top‑line revenue and occupancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Shift Opens

Part time, weekends and evening rotations.

Salary Range

$18.75 - $24

Hospitality Focus

The Community fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co‑workers, and guests:

1. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We embrace and value our differences.
7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
8. We ask "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement – we'd love to get to know you!

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