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Cook

1 month ago

Downers Grove, United States Lifespace Communities Full time

** Lifespace Communities, Inc.**

** Cook**

Downers Grove, IL 60516

**Dont just live life.love life**

Begin your journey to becoming a state of the art chef while working with a fun team. No matter the stage in your career, this is your opportunity to be empowered to create your own lasting impression.

Lifespace Communities would like to introduce the opportunity to become a **Cook** at Oak Trace, a CCRC community located in Downers Grove.

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of all food items served to residents and guests. The Cook prepares food items following approved recipes ensuring the quality, temperature and appearance of food meets culinary standards.

**A few other details about the role:**

* Prepare all food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.

* Prepare plates and garnish food items to be served to residents and guests.

* Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.

* Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures and use proper food storage techniques in accordance with state and local standards.

* Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition may include cleaning cooking equipment, and other areas of the kitchen as assigned.

* Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

* Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace, person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality.

* Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.

* Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

**And heres what you need to apply:**

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* One year of experience as a prep cook or similar position.

* State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation; if state certification program exists.

* Must be able to follow written recipes and instructions.

* Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic and understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions.

* Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.

**Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.**

**ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:**

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members. Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Lifespace has remained true to its founding ideal: to help create exceptional, financially sound communities where people could enjoy a more rewarding and secure retirement. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in creating communities that celebrate the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves over 5,100 residents.

**The Lifespace Communities are as follows:**

* Abbey Delray - Delray Beach, Florida

* Abbey Delray South - Delray Beach, Florida

* Beacon Hill - Lombard, Illinois

* Claridge Court - Prairie Village, Kansas

* Edgemere - Dallas, Texas

* Friendship Village Of Bloomington - Bloomington, Minnesota

* Friendship Village Of South Hills - Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania

* Harbour's Edge - Delray Beach, Florida

* New Castle - Mequon, Wisconsin

* Oak Trace - Downers Grove, Illinois

* Querencia at Barton Creek Austin, Texas

* The Stayton Fort Worth, Texas

* Village On The Green - Longwood, Florida

* The Waterford - Juno Beach, Florida

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