Cook at Alto Grayslake

Foundry Commercial•Grayslake, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Living, a premier senior living platform, is seeking a Cook to join their dining team at Alto Grayslake. The Cook will be responsible for preparing high-quality, delicious, and attractively presented food for residents and guests, enhancing their dining experience. This role involves supervising kitchen activities under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook, ensuring adherence to recipes, budgeted costs, and company policies. The Cook will also assist with dishwashing, equipment maintenance, and monitoring food safety standards to prevent foodborne illnesses. A friendly and service-oriented approach to residents and associates is expected, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
Adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a cook line and in a restaurant-style service environment preferred.
Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred.
Some software and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests, ensuring presentation enhances the dining experience.
Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes.
Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.
Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils.
Properly maintain all kitchen equipment.
Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Other job duties as assigned.