Park Place is an elegant five-star community conveniently located across the street from Edward Elmhurst hospital. Here at Park Place of Elmhurst, we offer a continuum of care with the security of lifecare. Our residents also have access to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory support right on campus. We are seeking a hardworking Full-time Cook to support carrying out our mission to deliver quality care to our residents!

Providence Life Services offers a full benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D, Vision, PTO, Extended Illness Bank (EIB), Retirement Match Program, Employee longevity bonus, and Tuition Reimbursement for those that have a school loan! We also offer a quarterly attendance bonus!

Financial Flexibility with the All- New On Demand Payment. Providing early access (before pay-day) to a portion of your earned wages.

Shift available: 11am-7pm. Various days, includes some weekends.

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

• Review menus and prepares food in accordance with menu.
• Makes accommodations on individual orders as requested by residents/guests.
• Assists with cutting, marinating and precooking foods.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Responsible for maintaining a sanitized work area.
• Ensure that food area stocked and organized, alerts manager of any inventory deficiencies.
• Keeps fast-moving pace with other cooks on the line so that all food is ready for each plate at the same time.
• Wraps unused items and stores in proper areas at the end of a shift and shuts off all equipment at the station.
  

• 1-2 years of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Must have an Illinois Food Sanitation license.
• Experience in senior living facility preferred.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Preparing food for ala carte dining
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

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