Cook

Compass Senior Living • Columbia, IL

12d

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing and delivering meals and maintaining cleanliness in accordance with applicable health department regulations. The role supports a positive physical and social environment for elders. Working under the guidance of the Dining Services Director, the Cook prepares nutritious, appetizing meals and presents them attractively. The Cook also helps orient new team members and with scheduling, welcomes elders, families, visitors, and coworkers, maintains equipment and orderly work areas, and follows infection-control and foodborne-illness-prevention procedures. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., three shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays.

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.
• Have a food handlers permit or be able 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

• Prep and prepare meals under the guidance of the Dining Services Director.
• Prepare nutritious, appetizing meals and present them attractively.
• Assist the Dining Services Director with orienting new team members and scheduling.
• Greet elders, families, visitors, and team members and contribute to a friendly, positive environment.
• Maintain equipment and keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Follow procedures for infection control and foodborne illness prevention.

Benefits

• Accrue vacation and sick time starting 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.
• For full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefit options.
• For full-time team members: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• For full-time team members: education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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