COOK- Part Time

COOK

The Birches Assisted Living, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.

Opening – Part Time 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM

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 your schedule for the week and what is available if you want 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.
• Part‑time members (working less than 32 hours/week) qualify for PLT accrual based on hours worked.
• Referral Bonus to fill open positions: $1,000/person hired (Unlimited per year).

• Medical insurance with three different offerings.
• Two dental options.
• First year: 2–3 weeks accrued paid leave.
• Fifth year: 3–4 weeks accrued paid leave.
• 10th year or more: 4–5 weeks accrued paid leave.
• Six paid holidays (double‑time if working on the holiday).
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term / long‑term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Continuing education reimbursement.

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 of our Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, and Social health. 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.

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, be a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to connect with senior population.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Handle personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public tactfully.
• Possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
• Cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, appearance of work area (inspection of service areas for sanitization, order, safety).
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Adhere to dress code as per community policy.

Minimum to Maximum: $16.00/hour – $17.50/hour

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514