Cook I

About the role

We employ passionate individuals who are looking to help us write the next best chapter of our residents’ lives. The Cook prepares and serves nutritious meals for residents while adhering to dietary requirements and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Portion and serve food to facility residents
• Cook food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and number of portions to be served
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of kitchen or food preparation experience
• Experience working with seniors is preferred
• Knowledge of sanitation rules
• Ability to understand recipes and calculate measurements
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Understanding or ability to learn the use of commercial kitchen equipment

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefit package including health, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D, and life insurance
• Up to 80 hours of paid time off in your first year of employment
• Eligible for the Oak Park Place 401k after 6 months
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Flexible schedules