Cook

Overview

Frontier Senior Living is seeking a Cook for The Landing on Dundee community located in Wheeling, Illinois. We currently have the following shifts available: 12pm-7:30pm. Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for residents. If you are committed and passionate about serving the needs of senior residents, apply to experience the Frontier Difference.

• Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation, production or service lines
• Prepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary Supervisor
• Prepare soup, sauces, salads, and desserts, according to established standards and recipes
• Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices
• Promptly discuss and resolve any potential food services and care coordination problems with team members and team leaders
• Work with Dietary Supervisor to see what leftovers are used and inventories are properly managed to keep costs in line
• Break down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed
• Personally get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members
• Present a professional demeanor that communicates the corporate philosophy of service and genuine interest in residents’ needs
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal directions
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours
• Experience as online cook in food services preferred
• Training and experience attained through formal training or on-the-job training in appropriate techniques of resident care
• Compassion for senior adults required
• Push and pull up to 30 pounds

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a competitive match. For more information about the Frontier Senior Living team, please visit

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