Part Time Cook

12 hours ago

Lake in the Hills, Illinois, United States Melody Living Full time


Part-time

Description

Our Assisted Living community is looking for a part time cook that is responsible for preparing and cooking meals for our residents and their guests located in Lake in the Hills, IL area.

Part Time Position

Job Responsibilities:

· Providing excellent culinary customer service to our residents in a restaurant-style atmosphere

· Prepare and cook meals in accordance with pre-established menus and recipes

· Maintain kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas in a clean, sanitized, and safe state at all times

· Working closely with the Culinary Director to provide residents with a satisfactory dining program

· Responsible for opening and/or closing the kitchen

· Documenting temperature of food prior to service and refrigeration/freezer

· Understand and follow standard food safety practices

· Review daily menu and review menu items

· May perform other duties as needed or assigned

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the work day; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; must be able to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel frequently throughout the work day; may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold from ovens and freezers; must be able to see, hear, and speak; may be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals.

All offers of employment with are conditioned on submitting to and successfully completing and passing a background check and drug test.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount

Physical setting:

  • Upscale casual restaurant

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment

· Positive, friendly attitude and a desire to work with seniors

· Strong communication and teamwork skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· ANSI-Approved Food Handlers Certificate

· Ability to read and follow recipes, cleaning schedules, and logs

· Ability to work in cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisors, and peers

· Ability to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and peers

Experience:

  • Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person


Salary Description
From $18 - $20

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