Prep Cook (Glenaire)

Brightspire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Continuing Care Retirement Community seeks a Prep Cook to assist in food preparation, seasoning, and cooking, while maintaining sanitation standards. The position offers ample opportunities for professional development and adherence to company values focused on service excellence.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave eligibility

Excellent medical/dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k Retirement Plan eligibility

Access to the Wellness Center

Employee Assistance Program

Employee scholarship

Referral program

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective presentation and interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assists in measuring and mixing ingredients as per instructions.

Skills

Food Safety

Sanitation

Customer Service

Education

Food Handler’s Permit

ServSafe Certification

Job description

• This position must be available to work weekends

The Prep Cookwill learn to and assist in preparing, seasoning, and cooking various food product for consumption, through job experience supplemented by related instruction, prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards within the preparation and kitchen areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements and orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
• Takes instruction in, and learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles.
• Assists in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking, according to instructions from others.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders as directed.
• Wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• Butcher chickens, fish and shellfish as directed.
• Bake bread, rolls, cakes, and pastry as course of instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and presentable manner. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Represents company in courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer and employee interactions.
• Ensure compliance with company service standards, and company inventory and cash control procedures.
• Perform other functions and duties as assigned.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend English simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Other Qualifications: Food Handler’s Permit and ServSafe Certification as required by applicable state and county.

Why Us?

Glenaire, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) with a mission "to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of those we serve." Our core values are put to good use serving our residents and our fellow teammates. We are looking for individuals with a strong skillset combined with a heart for service. If you have enthusiasm to provide exceptional care while building relationships, this is the place for you!

What's for You as a Prep Cook?

• PAL (Paid Annual Leave) eligibility
• Excellent medical/dental insurance at a low cost
• Insurance for family members at low cost
• Disability and life insurance
• Vision program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan (401k) eligibility
• Access to the Wellness Center and free wellness programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Accessed to earned wages prior to payday
• Significant personal/professional development opportunities through Brightspire University and inSpire Leadership Academy
• Employee assistance
• Employee scholarship
• Referral program
• Faith-based and mission-driven
• A true team spirit and belief in making a difference together!