Cook (Full-time)
LaGrange Park, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Description


There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™.


As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.


Learn about Plymouth Place Benefit Packet offered to all Full Time Employees: 2025 Benefit Guide


Plymouth Place offers:

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance is offered after the 30th day of employment; 403 B is offered day 1!
  • An excellent work environment that includes a low patient to staff ratio.
  • Teamwork, and a constant display of appreciation because we know how hard you work.
  • Training and opportunity for advancement and career growth.


JOB SUMMARY: To prepare and serve food products as directed by the Executive Chef and production recipes, maintain proper food handling and storage procedures and maintain all sanitation and safety standards.


SHIFT:  11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH


· Prepare food products in compliance with recipes and direction from the Executive Chef.

· Serve and garnish food products as directed on production records. Alert Chef to any edits on the recipe or inventory changes.

· Demonstrates skill in both hot and cold food production and a willingness to learn and develop culinary skill.

· Demonstrates a commitment to quality by producing food in a timely manner and serving at the proper temperature. Maintain good judgement for food quality.

· Maintain and operate various types of equipment and utensils in safe and sanitary fashion.

· Works as a team member to get meals done on time and support co-workers when needed. Knowledge of proper service techniques and portion size with a focus on plate presentation.

· The ability to organize the station to efficiently produce orders for service.

· Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diet for Healthcare Unit.

· Follow procedures for safe food handling and storage.

· Maintain standards of sanitation, daily and in compliance with assigned sanitation schedule

· Comply with standards of personal hygiene.

· Participates in meal service.

· All other duties as assigned.

· Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Attends in-service and education programs.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Experience with Sanitation and Food Safety.

· Knowledge with recipes and using current measurements and serving size.

· Quality control of plating and service.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

· Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.

Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • ServSafe or equivalent
  • Sanitation certification
  • 3-5 years cooking experience


Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer


Salary Description
$18.56 - $21.37 per hour