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CJE SeniorLife

Cook (Full-Time; $21.09/hour)

deerfield, IL

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Description

Full-Time Cook

Schedule: Monday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, OFF Thursday and every other weekend.

Pay: $21.09 an hour; shift differential for working 2nd shift and/or weekends: $0.75 an hour.

Union status: Membership in Service Employees International Union Local 73 is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

All 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.

All dietary department personnel should 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.

Cook Producing and cooking food according to menus, recipes and portions established by Chef.

Ensure all meals are produce on a timely manner and line is ready 30 prior to each meal period.

Ensure proper food and equipment temperature are maintain day according to guidelines.

Ensure pre-meal tasting plates are ready for all pre-shift meetings.

Must be knowledgeable and possess ability to operate applicable kitchen equipment, with working knowledge of food items.

Maintains proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing food, serving food and clean-up.

Set-up and break-down cook line in orderly fashion and transport product to serving area and proper storing 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.

Exhibits 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.

Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

Maintain a positive and profession demeanor toward all residents, visitors and coworkers.

Adhere to all policies and procedures of CJE SeniorLife. Adhere to all directives, policies, and procedures of the local community.

Adhere to specifications and guidelines established by chef/director and perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must meet state and local health requirements for food handlers.

Must possess valid food handlers permit.

Other Qualifications:

MATHEMATICAL 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

The employee frequently is required to stand on a tile floor for extended hours and maneuver independently and safely around work area.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job 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 for Full-time Roles

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

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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