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Nexus of Chicago Heights

Cook

south chicago heights, IL

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Nexus of Chicago Heights lists this Cook opportunity in south chicago heights, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Nexus of Chicago Heights

*** $200.00 SIGN ON BONUS *** (Issued after 90 days of employment. Please note: if you are termed for any reason, the bonus is forfeited)

COVID VACCINE IS REQUIRED

PositionSummary:

The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department to include preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising employee staff, and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff.

Duties:

**The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.

Responsibleforthefollowingdailyactivities but not limited to as follows:

**Preparingandportionshotandcoldmenuitemsaccordingtopropermenu and recipeas noted on theproductionsheetcounts.

**ServingResidentmealsaccordingtothecorrectmealservicetimes.

**Coverageforanystaffmemberswhocalloutduetoillness.

**Assureallcorrectfoodandequipmenttemperaturesarebeingrecordedbymeal.

**Dailyresidentand facility employee interactiontoassureresidentsaresatisfied and being provided correctly.

**MaintainhigheststandardofsanitationasrequiredbythestateDepartmentofHealthregulations.

**Practiceclean, safeworkenvironment.

**Willing to work flexible work hours.

**Track inventory and communicate to the Dietary Manager any low supplies or place orders for needed items.

**Label, wrap and date all unused food items in the correct areas.

**Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

**Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures.

Responsible for the following daily activities in the absence of the Dietary Manager as follows but not limited to

**Assure staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule.

**Discipline staff not completing their job assignments correctly.

**Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Qualifications:

**HighSchoolorCulinaryTechGraduate.

**Abilitytoread,understandandfollowrecipes,productionsheetscounts,dietorders,trayticketsandallemployeeworkresponsibilitiesandflows.

**Understandaftertrainingoncomputersoftwaresystemforresidentinformationandpreferences.

**Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days of starting.

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