Cook

Life Care Services•Chicago, IL

5d•$22

About The Position

At Clarendale Six Corners we are elevating classic dishes and executing them, with precision to provide a first rate culinary experience to our residents and guests. We pride ourselves in creating good food from classics to out of the box creations, created with resident feedback and preferences top of mind. The reward we get it enriching the lives of our residents by providing a dining experience where we know we created an extraordinary impression on not only the resident, but their families, guests and our team members. We are looking for a skilled culinary team member. If you take pride in creating all your dishes from scratch, and thrive in a high volume and output position where your creativity can thrive, this is the position for you. Schedule: Full-time opportunity, 11:30am-8:00pm and 7:00am-3:30pm Salary: Starting at $22/hour + Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for 2-3 years of experience, $2,000 for 4+ years of experience, paid out throughout the first year Perks of Working at Clarendale Six Corners: 401k plan with employer match Dental Insurance Health Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off (full-time employees) Daily Pay

Requirements

High school diploma
Minimum of two years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests: We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect. We anticipate your needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. We make you feel important. We embrace and value our differences. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. We pay attention to details.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree preferred

Responsibilities

Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.