Cook

Compass Senior Living • Mt Vernon, IL

27d

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for meal preparation, delivery, and cleanliness in accordance with applicable health department regulations. The role also helps maintain a positive physical and social environment for elders. Working under the guidance of the Dining Services Director, the Cook prepares and presents nutritious, appetizing meals, supports the orientation and scheduling of new team members, and helps create a friendly environment for elders, families, visitors, and coworkers. The Cook maintains clean, safe, orderly work areas and equipment and follows infection-control and foodborne-illness prevention procedures.

Requirements

• Formal culinary arts training or equivalent experience as a cook.
• Willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Food handler permit, or ability to obtain one as required by state regulations.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals under the guidance of the Dining Services Director.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, and attractively presented.
• Help the Dining Services Director orient new team members and with scheduling.
• Greet elders, families, visitors, and team members and foster a friendly, positive environment.
• Maintain equipment and keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Follow infection-control and foodborne-illness prevention procedures.
• Deliver meals.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting on the first day.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Wellness and fitness resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options.
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options for full-time team members.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed