Senior Living Cook: Creative, Large-Volume Meals

Apploi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions. The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and compassionate service to elders in care settings.

The cook should be able to follow written and verbal instructions, work with limited self-care abilities, and maintain a courteous, professional demeanor at all times.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• One year of dietary experience in a hospital or care facility is preferred.
• Sanitation certificate is required.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic standards in kitchen area.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and maintain professional attitude.
• Communicate clearly to ensure proper meal service and safety.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Follow instructions

Caring for elders

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Apploi is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions. The role emphasizes hygiene, safety, and compassionate service to elders in care settings.

The cook should be able to follow written and verbal instructions, work with limited self-care abilities, and maintain a courteous, professional demeanor at all times.