Cook

Frontier Senior Living•Wheeling, IL

30d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Cook for The Landing on Dundee community located in Wheeling, IL. We currently have the following Shifts and Schedules available for this position: Full-Time Cook; PM Shift 1PM-7:30PM Part-Time Cook; PM Shift 1PM-7:30PM Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference. Cooks are responsible for providing the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents. They must possess general knowledge in various food preparation techniques, serving methods, and portion control standards, and general nutritional requirements for residents of retirement housing communities.

Requirements

Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal directions
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours
Experience as on-line cook in food services preferred
Training and experience has been attained through formal training or on-the-job training in appropriate techniques of resident care
Compassion for senior adults required
Push and pull up to 30 pounds

Responsibilities

Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation, production or service lines
Prepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary Supervisor
Prepare soup, sauces, salads, and desserts, according to established standards and recipes.
Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices
Promptly discuss and resolve any potential food services and care coordination problems with team members and team leaders
Work with Dietary Supervisor to see what leftovers are used and inventories are properly managed to keep costs in line
Break down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed.
Personally get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members.
Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident's unique needs.
Other duties as assigned