Cook (Production experienced)

Thomas Cuisine • Arlington Heights, IL

16h • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and direction of our Executive Chef, in the kitchen of our Senior Living Community, you are a vital part of enhancing the daily lives of our residents. As a Cook, you do more than just prepare meals, you create moment of joy and comfort by preparing delicious food. Your culinary expertise will not only satisfy the appetites but will continue to the overall well-being of our residents. Each dish you prepare will bring smiles to the faces of those we serve.

Requirements

• 18 years or older, pending specific state requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Prior experience in a professional kitchen preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Successful background check and drug screen, state specific
• Health screening and TB tests, state specific
• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card, state specific
• Ability to read, speak, write and comprehend English for recipes
• The ability to work holiday and weekend shift schedules.

Nice To Haves

• prior batch, production, cooking from recipes and line/grille experience required!

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus and assembles all items needed for preparation.
• Follows standard recipes and production sheets to achieve nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
• Evaluates food preparation and recommends changes to improve operations.
• Follows kitchen opening/closing procedures and handles food and equipment following sanitation and safety practices.
• Assists with training new Food Service personnel.
• Reports repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Meets time deadlines for tray line, cafeteria service, and catering.
• Utilizes progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum quality products.
• Utilizes appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques to ensure optimum quality.
• Follows daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.
• Weights and measures ingredients for the following day's production, keeping food refrigerated as needed and using proper thawing procedures.
• Documents supply acquisitions appropriately, both when ordering and removing items from the storeroom. Rotates supplies and maintains an orderly inventory at a minimum per level.
• Ensures the safety of food prepared by following safe sanitary food handling practices- hot food hot and cold food cold.
• Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment. Utilizes proper food storage practices- cover, label, and date.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from, provided by Blue Cross.
• HSA and FSA plan available.
• Generous Accrued Paid Time Off and Leave programs.
• 401K Retirement Plan-with company match
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay on worked Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Access to wellness initiatives, financial planning, behavioral health assistance, and more

What This Job Offers

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