Cook (full-time; $21.09 an hour)

Full-time position in Deerfield, IL.

Schedule

• 1st Schedule: Monday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, OFF Thursday and every other weekend
• 2nd Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, OFF Monday and Tuesday

Pay

$21.09 an hour; shift differential for working 2nd shift and/or weekends: $0.75 an hour. Membership in Service Employees International Union Local 73 is a condition of employment.

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 our 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 in a timely manner and the line is ready 30 minutes prior to each meal period.
• Ensure proper food and equipment temperatures are maintained daily according to guidelines.
• Ensure pre-meal tasting plates are ready for all pre-shift meetings.
• Operate applicable kitchen equipment with knowledge of food items.
• Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing food, serving food, and during clean-up.
• Set-up and break-down cook line in an orderly fashion and transport product to serving area and proper storage 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 and the local community.
• Adhere to specifications and guidelines established by chef/director.

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.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee life insurance
• Spousal and dependent life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for nurses, nurse assistants, and CNAs
• Competitive pay
• Retirement plan
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee purchase discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Health club discounts