Senior Living Cook - Craft Warm, Nutritious Meals

Dial Silvercrest Corp; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual on Day 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts (Verizon/AT&T)

Pay Advance

Job summary

Dial Silvercrest Corp is hiring a Cook for full-time AM/PM shift to prepare meals for residents and support the kitchen team. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely service with attention to presentation and dietary needs.

Responsibilities include adapting recipes, planning menus, maintaining cleanliness, and recording temperatures and inventory in the facility systems. 18+ years old with 2+ years of cooking in relevant settings preferred; health/dietary guidelines knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2+ years cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

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.
• 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 knowledge

Food handling regulations

Teamwork

Food presentation

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Job description

Dial Silvercrest Corp is hiring a Cook for full-time AM/PM shift to prepare meals for residents and support the kitchen team. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely service with attention to presentation and dietary needs.

Responsibilities include adapting recipes, planning menus, maintaining cleanliness, and recording temperatures and inventory in the facility systems. 18+ years old with 2+ years of cooking in relevant settings preferred; health/dietary guidelines knowledge required.