Cook

Cook
Lombard, IL
Bella Terra Lombard

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Cook to join our Dietary Department team at Bella Terra Lombard. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising staff, and ensuring the highest standard of sanitation and safety in the kitchen.

About the Role

As a Cook, you will be accountable to the Dietary Manager and will be responsible for:

• Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to recipes and production sheets

• Serving meals to residents according to correct meal service times

• Coverage for staff members who call out due to illness

• Assuring all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal

• Maintaining highest standard of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations

• Practicing clean and safe work environment

Qualifications

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate

• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, tray tickets, and employee work responsibilities and flows

• Understand and train on computer software system for resident information and preferences

• Must be ServSafe Certified or able to earn certification within the first 90 days of starting

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Dietary Manager

• Daily activities include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to recipes and production sheets

  • Serving meals to residents according to correct meal service times

  • Coverage for staff members who call out due to illness

  • Assuring all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal

  • Maintaining highest standard of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations

  • Practicing clean and safe work environment

  • Daily resident and facility employee interaction to assure residents are satisfied and being provided correctly

  • Tracking inventory and communicating with the Dietary Manager and low supplies or placing orders for needed items

  • Labeling, wrapping, and dating all unused food items in the correct areas

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

• Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility Policies and Procedures

• Willing to work flexible work hours

• Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction

• Disciplining staff not completing their job assignments correctly

• Assuring staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing excellent resident care, please apply to join our team as a Cook at Bella Terra Lombard.

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