Therapeutic Diet Cook | Resident Dining & DailyPay

Senior Lifestyle

Park Ridge (IL)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Senior Lifestyle is seeking staff in Park Ridge, IL to provide high-quality meals for residents, guests, and staff. You will prepare food per daily plans, assist on the food line, and ensure safety and sanitation while delivering excellent service.

The role emphasizes clear English communication, basic computer skills (Excel/Word), and a positive, professional demeanor toward residents and colleagues. Licensing and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

  • Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
  • You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
  • You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
  • You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
  • You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
  • Work the food line during mealtimes.
  • Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
  • Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
  • Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

Food production experience
English communication
Excel
Word
Decision making
Problem solving
Positive demeanor

Education

Food handling license

Tools

Excel
Word

Job description

Senior Lifestyle is seeking staff in Park Ridge, IL to provide high-quality meals for residents, guests, and staff. You will prepare food per daily plans, assist on the food line, and ensure safety and sanitation while delivering excellent service.

The role emphasizes clear English communication, basic computer skills (Excel/Word), and a positive, professional demeanor toward residents and colleagues. Licensing and safety compliance are required.

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