Cook – Senior Living​/Memory Care

Overview

Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors. The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care, located in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a passionate, professional, and customer-oriented Cook to provide an extraordinary dining experience for the residents in our community.

We offer competitive wages with opportunities to grow! Training available for qualified candidates.

• Preparation and service of quality meals for all residents including those with special diet needs.
• Follows menu program or an approved substitute menu to ensure that nutritional needs and preferences of the residents are met.
• Ensures plate presentation is attractive and appetizing for the resident population.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events for marketing and activities.
• Continuously monitor and appropriately address resident concerns and preferences.
• Adheres to proper food handling and sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure residents are provided privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Completes state required training upon hire and annually.

• Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year prior cooking experience is preferred.
• Illinois Food Handle and SERV Safe certified preferred.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.

• Full Time and Part Time - we are hiring for both.
• Hours vary between AM/PM shifts, including weekends.

• A benefit package is offered to full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance plans are available including pet insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate Program
• Employee Discount Program

The Laurel at Vernon Hills Memory Care is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.