Generations at Applewood LLC
LEAD COOK
Matteson, IL
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- Lead / management
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- On-site / unstated
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- 26 Sept 2026
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LEAD COOK- Full-Time Needed- Generations at Applewood, Matteson, IL.
Please do not apply if you have never cooked in a healthcare facility (Long-Term Care Facilities). We are not accepting applications from fast food cooks nor people who have no cooking experience shown on their resume. Must have Serve Safe Sanitation Certification.
Generations at Applewood in Matteson, IL, has an immediate opening for an Experienced Cook. This position has an 8-hour shift, either mornings or afternoon/evenings. Must have Food Service Sanitation Certification and be open to taking a cook's test. Good prep skills a must! EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY A MUST! You'll work full time for a week or two for Orientation then as needed mornings or afternoons.
We offer $20-21 per hour, and Opportunity for Advancement! Plus, you'll be working with our Food Service Supervisor. Generations at Applewood strives to bring an excellent dining experience to all our residents to help brighten their day, improve quality of life, and give them something special to look forward to at every meal.
If you take pride in your work ethic, you seek to expand your professional skills and knowledge in the growing senior health care industry, and strive for career advancement, we want you on our team. Please submit your resume today.
Generations at Applewood Now Offers ON DEMAND PAY! Get Paid F A S T! ~ On Demand!
Generations at Applewood is a 24-hour rehabilitation and skilled nursing community offering quality healthcare services to residents throughout the Chicagoland area. Learn more about our facility at www.generationsapplewood.com .
Responsibilities of the Lead Cook:
- Process new diet cards and print daily
- Print Menu spreadsheets, work schedules and cleaning schedules - post in kitchen
- Must check Temperature logs including 3-compartment sink, Sanitation buckets, Refrigerator and Cooler, Dish Machine temp logs, cooking and serving temp logs
- Follow standardized recipes in food preparation
- Inspect special dietary trays to assure they are correct
- Assist dietary in special events such as holidays and BBQs
- Assist in receiving and check in of deliveries of food and supplies
- Must do a daily kitchen round, using 10-minute walk-through form
- Follow work/cleaning schedules
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Requirements
Requirements for the Lead Cook:
- Must be able to interpret Resident Diet Cards; speak and read English fluently
- Have a stable work history and have excellent references
- Must have ServSafe Certification
- Must be able to use DiningRD Diet program
- Must be eligible for hire based on the IDPH Healthcare Worker Registry; may require fingerprinting
- Must follow written and oral instructions concerning dietary methods and the preparation of foods and beverages
- Familiar with seasonings, cooking times and sanitation requirements
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Professional and personable; flexible and have a go-with-the-flow attitude
- Must have compassion, tolerance and understanding of older adults and their families
- Have a desire to grow and learn new techniques and skills
Generations at Applewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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