Cook (full-time; $21.09 an hour)

CJE SeniorLife•Deerfield, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Cook position with two available schedules. The role involves preparing and cooking food according to established menus, recipes, and portion sizes, ensuring timely production and maintaining proper food and equipment temperatures. The Cook is responsible for upholding food handling, safety, and sanitation standards, as well as maintaining a clean and orderly work area. The position requires adherence to CJE SeniorLife standards and policies, and contributing to a safe working environment by preventing accidents and waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must meet state and local health requirements for food handlers.
Must possess valid food handlers permit.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
Frequently required to stand on a tile floor for extended hours and maneuver independently and safely around work area.
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.

Responsibilities

Comply with all state and local health codes for food handling.
Adhere to the personal hygiene policy.
Attend all required training, in services, and staff meetings.
Meet all department training standards through regulatory training and/or other necessary training modules as required.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and coworkers.
Follow safety precautions to prevent accidents in food preparation according to the accident prevention in food preparation and prevention of back injury policy.
Affect budgets by avoiding waste of products and time.
Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Produce and cook food according to menus, recipes and portions established by Chef.
Ensure all meals are produced on a timely manner and line is ready 30 prior to each meal period.
Ensure proper food and equipment temperature are maintained daily according to guidelines.
Ensure pre-meal tasting plates are ready for all pre-shift meetings.
Operate applicable kitchen equipment, with working knowledge of food items.
Maintain proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing food, serving food and clean-up.
Set-up and break-down cook line in orderly fashion and transport product to serving area and proper storing as needed.
Keep work area and serving line equipment clean and adhere to sanitation cleaning schedules.
Ensure quality and visual presentation of food.
Exhibit proper cutting skills and knife safety adherence.
Assist other associates to ensure all kitchen duties are completed within given time constraints.
Exhibit a cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with customers.
Ensure that food supply stocks are rotated on a FIFO system and perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.
Perform all duties in adherence to CJE SeniorLife standards.
Adhere to all policies and procedures of CJE SeniorLife.
Adhere to all directives, policies, and procedures of the local community.
Adhere to specifications and guidelines established by chef/director and perform other duties as assigned.