Cook - Quincy, IL
About The Position
High Point Residence Quincy is seeking a dependable, motivated, and passionate Cook to join its dietary team. The Cook prepares nutritious, appetizing meals for residents, accommodates dietary needs and preferences, and helps create a welcoming dining experience. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and sanitary kitchen and working collaboratively with dietary staff and community leadership. This is a full-time position with daytime hours. The schedule includes every other weekend, with holidays as needed. Previous cooking experience is preferred; experience in senior living, healthcare, or a similar food-service setting is a plus.
Requirements
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Dependable, positive, and committed to providing quality meals and service.
- Availability to work daytime hours, every other weekend, and holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous cooking experience is preferred.
- Experience in senior living, healthcare, or a similar food-service setting is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook nutritious, appetizing meals according to established menus and recipes.
- Accommodate residents' dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences.
- Ensure meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines.
- Assist with food preparation, storage, inventory, and kitchen organization.
- Work collaboratively with dietary staff and community leadership.
- Assist with special events, holiday meals, and resident celebrations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
