Cook (Full-time; 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, rotating weekends; $19.26 an hour W)

• Producing and cooking food according to menus, recipes and portions established by Chef.
• Ensure all meals are produce on a timely manner and line is ready 30 prior to each meal period.
• Ensure proper food and equipment temperature are maintain day according to guidelines.
• Ensure pre-meal tasting plates are ready for all pre-shift meetings.
• Must be knowledgeable and possess ability to operate applicable kitchen equipment, with working knowledge of food items.
• Maintains proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing food, serving food and clean-up.
• Set-up and break-down cook line in orderly fashion and transport product to serving area and proper storing as needed.
• Keep work area and serving line equipment clean and adhere to sanitation cleaning schedules.
• Ensure quality and visual presentation of food.
• Exhibit proper cutting skills and knife safety adherence.
• Assist other associates to ensure all kitchen duties are completed within given time constraints.
• Exhibits a cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with customers.
• Ensure that food supply stocks are rotated on a FIFO system and perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly.
• Perform all duties in adherence to CJE SeniorLife standards.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintain a positive and profession demeanor toward all residents, visitors and coworkers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of CJE SeniorLife. Adhere to all directives, policies, and procedures of the local community.
• Adhere to specifications and guidelines established by chef/director and perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate must pass Illinois Food Handler Course within 60 days of hire.
• Three attempts will be provided to pass this course within the first 60 days of hire.
• In the event that the associate does not pass the course termination will be pursued.
• This certification must be maintained throughout the course of employment.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Must meet state and local health requirements for food handlers.
• Must possess valid food handlers permit.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee frequently is required to stand on a tile floor for extended hours and maneuver independently and safely around work area.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.

• Respect—We recognize, honor, and acknowledge the inherent value of each person for their wisdom, their culture, their background and their unique history.
• Advocacy—We encourage public policy which will benefit our clients by educating ourselves and the community. Furthermore, we give voice to our clients’ needs and facilitate positive action on their behalf.
• Compassion—We treat everyone with caring, sensitivity, understanding, and supportive responsiveness.
• Innovation—We continue to advance our knowledge and strive to develop, evaluate, and implement new and advanced programming and models of care to bring benefits to our clients, community and broader older adult/health care environment.
• Intention—We approach our work and each task with mindful consideration as to what we are doing and why we are doing it, as individuals and as an agency.
• Accountability—We are responsible individually and as an Agency for honest, accurate work and interaction with others. We plan strategically and provide measurable quality care with clear fiscal and ethical responsibility.

• Positivity
• Respect
• Patience
• Kindness

Council for Jewish Elderly