Chef/Cook (Full-Time or Part-Time)

When you work at Clarendale of Algonquin, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job; be part of an extraordinary life!

Clarendale of Algonquin is recruiting for a hospitality-focused Chef/Cook to join our team! This position partners with the rest of our culinary team in preparing and cooking high-quality meals for our residents, families and guests. Teamwork is essential as our kitchen staff works together to create breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days each week. Come help us create delicious and nutritious meals for our community!

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Chef/Cook:

• Prepare and produce food options from our menu in a manner compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria.
• Correctly prepare meals for residents with dietary restrictions, following our policies and procedures.
• Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization in the workspace and with equipment.
• Meet food quality, timeliness, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Interact with residents periodically to gather feedback about meal quality/temperature/appearance, and share feedback with culinary team to support continuous improvement.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner with colleagues, residents, families and tours.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.
• Batch cooking experience preferred.

Pay Range: $21.00/hr - $23.00/hr, based on experience.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our employee benefit options, including medical coverage, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, an employee assistance program, and more.

Work Schedule: Different shifts may be available. Weekend availability strongly preferred. Please let us know your availability.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status, which may include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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