Chef/Cook

When you work at Clarendale of Mokena, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Clarendale of Mokena is recruiting for a hospitality focused part time Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department.  Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.  #greatplacetowork

Part-time cook must have open availability to cook breakfast

COOKS/CHEFS – UP TO $20/HR – NO LATE NIGHTS – FLEX SCHEDULE – DAILY PAY

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:

• 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.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

 Clarendale of Mokena fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises in all of our job descriptions.

LCS Hospitality Promises

· We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.

· We treat everyone with courteous respect.

· We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.

· We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

· We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

· We embrace and value our differences.

· We make residents, employees, and guests feel important.

· 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

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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