Resident Dining Cook — Flexible Shifts & Team Kitchen

Trustwell Living, LLC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC in Springfield, IL is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and consistency in portioning and presentation.

You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation standards, rotate stock by dates, and support other departments to ensure high resident satisfaction. This position requires the ability to work flexible shifts and communicate clearly with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or knowledge of meal preparation for large groups.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team, and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for assigned shifts in appropriate portions.
• Maintain sanitation per licenses and regulations; clean areas and equipment.
• Rotate inventories by dates and ensure freshness; notify when supplies are needed.
• Store food and check deliveries in the absence of the Food Service Director.
• Encourage feedback from residents, guests, and staff to improve food quality and service.
• Support other departments as part of the team to improve resident satisfaction.
• Provide clear communication to all involved in providing services to residents, guests, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meal preparation

Teamwork

Reading recipes

English communication

Tools

Electric slicer

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Grill

Dishwasher

Fryer

Toaster

Coffee maker

Job description

Trustwell Living, LLC in Springfield, IL is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and consistency in portioning and presentation.

You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation standards, rotate stock by dates, and support other departments to ensure high resident satisfaction. This position requires the ability to work flexible shifts and communicate clearly with residents and staff.