Cook

Company: Charter Senior Living of Poplar Creek
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Cook
Why Charter Senior Living?
"I love that Charter does not send us menus and tell us what we have to cook. I get to cook what our residents love. Charter give use the resources to thousands of recipes that give me the nutritional information. So I can be free to be creative. When I prepare the resident's favorites, I see their smiles and know I am enhancing their lives through my cooking." - --Charter Senior Living Associate
Offering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates -
-Charter Benefits

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• Competitive Hourly Wage
  
• Perfect Attendance bonus offer monthly- Earn an extra $100 per month (after taxes). For non-management positions.
  
• Health Insurance
  
• 401K
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
• Resident Referral Bonus
  
  Your potential is unlimited. As a small boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our Associates have more than just a "job". We want each of our associates to feel like they a career and an opportunity to grow. Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an organization that is committed to the future of their Associates.
  POSITION SUMMARY:
  The Cook is responsible for the preparation, presentation of highest quality meals and service and to perform duties as required for the smooth operation of the Dining Services Department.
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  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
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  • Promptly discuss and resolve any potential food services problems with all involved team members and team leaders.
    
  • Prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner and assist with production or service lines.
    
  • Prepare hot and cold items as designated by First Cook or Dining Services Director.
    
  • Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices.
    
  • Break down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed by First Cook or Dining Services Director. Properly care for and clean all work areas and equipment.
    
  • Store all food, label and date accordingly. Keep storage areas clean and organized.
    
  • Assist utility person in performing his/her duties.
    
  • Always maintain a professional attitude. Handle all resident concerns and complaints with finesse and in a caring, polite, and professional manner.
    
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    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
    
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    • Must be a Serve Safe Certified if necessary, per state regulations.
      
    • Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary.
      
    • Preferred proficiency in English. Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal instructions.
      
    • Attend in-services monthly required for position.
      
    • Push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds. -
      
    • Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
      
    • All offers of employment are subject to passing background check.
      
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      Equal Opportunity Employer
      MISSION: To Enhance The Human Spirit -
      CORE VALUES: - -To Serve with Heart, -To Serve with Purpose, -To Serve with Courage and -To Have Fun While ServingJB.0.00.LN

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