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Culinary Specialist for Retirement Community

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Decatur, Illinois, United States Clairmont Place Senior Living Community Full time

Position Overview: Clairmont Place is in search of a dedicated, organized, and dependable culinary professional to enhance our kitchen team within a supportive senior living environment. This is a full-time role with a structured schedule of five days a week, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and personal days), access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program offering support for you and your family, health insurance (with vision and dental options), paid life insurance, disability coverage, and 401K matching. Additionally, we observe eight paid holidays throughout the year, providing double time for those who work on these days. Our Dining Services team prides itself on low turnover and strong collaboration. All culinary staff are required to be ServSafe certified, with benefits accessible from the first day of employment.

About Clairmont Place: We are a condominium association catering to independent retired adults, complemented by an Assisted Living facility. Our dining approach focuses on contemporary home-style cooking, preparing meals in large quantities while ensuring a pleasant dining experience for our residents. We strive for high-quality food presentation in a welcoming atmosphere. Our Dining Services also supports various community events such as breakfast chats, cocktail gatherings, ice cream socials, and themed dinner nights.

Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will possess a flexible, positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently and maintain cleanliness. Dependability is crucial for all shifts. The candidate must demonstrate kindness, integrity, and respect towards colleagues while managing their time effectively. A collaborative spirit is essential; we foster a culture that values teamwork over individualism. Adherence to food safety standards is paramount, given our service to a vulnerable population. Proficiency in knife skills is also required. This role offers a balanced work rhythm, surrounded by a supportive team and appreciative residents.

Requirements: Candidates must successfully pass a drug and background screening. A minimum of five years of experience in a high-volume kitchen is necessary. While a culinary degree is advantageous, it is not mandatory.

Position Details:

  • Title: Line Cook/Prep Cook
  • Department: Dietary/Food Service
  • Reporting Structure: Reports to Shift Lead, Sous Chef, and Department Director

Safety and Sanitation: Commitment to following established safety protocols is essential. Employees are expected to work safely and contribute to a secure environment for all. Compliance with food sanitation regulations is mandatory.

Quality Commitment: Employees are expected to demonstrate a daily commitment to high service standards and participate in team meetings to enhance performance and achieve management goals.

Essential Duties:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and handle heavy cases.
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards at all times.
  • Assist with inventory management and food cost control.
  • Provide friendly service to residents and colleagues.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure operational efficiency.

Work Flexibility: While the standard workweek consists of 40 hours, flexibility in scheduling is required to meet business needs.

Compensation: Competitive hourly wage.