COOK- FULL TIME 6:30AM-2:30PM

Cook at The Birches Assisted Living

COOK The Birches Assisted Living (1) Opening- FULL TIME 6:30AM-2:30PM (every other Sat/Sun; ability to pick up overtime when needed) What You've Been Looking For: A Workplace to Call Home All hours and positions are permanently scheduled so you can plan ahead for vacations and personal time! It is up to our team members if they want to pick up additional shifts beyond their agreed hours. Our live scheduling software makes it easy to see what is your schedule for the week, and what is available if you want some extra hours!

Privately owned & operated small business for more than 20 years; no corporate structure with tenure leadership

Discounted, homemade employee meals

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

A business looking for long-term partnerships with its members

On the job training and education accommodations

Employee wellness and Successful Aging support

Cross training into multiple departments to meet career goals

Unlimited Referral Bonuses: $1000/person hired

Part time members (working less than 32 hours/week) qualify for PLT accrual based on hours worked throughout the year

Additional Benefits for employees working more than 32 hours/week or more:

• Medical Insurance with 3 different offerings
• 2 dental options
• 1st year: 2-3 weeks accrued paid leave time
• 5th year: 3-4 weeks accrued paid leave time
• 10th year or more: 4-5 weeks accrued paid leave time
• 6 paid holidays (double-time if working on the holiday)
• Life Insurance
• Short term/long term disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

SUMMARY When you join The Birches, you join a Successful Aging Community that believes in the positive aging lifestyle. We believe that each one of us has, within ourselves, the power to live longer and healthier lives by taking care our Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, and Social health. And as a community, we work together to support our residents to discover what's possible and make a real difference in the lives of our residents. As a Cook you are not just bringing happiness by making good food but bringing the community together and creating memories for our residents and their families. The primary purpose of your job position is to assure that quality food service is provided at all times and to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, as established by the policies and procedures under the direction of the Dining Services Director.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must have, as a minimum, 2 years cooking experience in a hospital, long-term care community, restaurant, or other food service community. Or, a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Must be able to read, write, and speak English language to connect with senior population. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel. Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks. Be able to follow written and oral instructions. Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. Knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations. Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Maintaining the care and use of supplies, equipment, appearance of work area (i.e. inspection of service areas for sanitization, order, safety). Must attend and participate in continuing education programs. Must adhere to dress code as per community policy.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must have, as a minimum, 2 years cooking experience in a hospital, long-term care community, restaurant, or other food service community. Or, a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.
• Must have, at minimum, a Food Handlers Certification

Hiring PAY RANGE based on EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Minimum to Maximum: $17.50/hour- $19.50/hour Hiring Locations Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

The Birches Assisted Living and Memory Care