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Cook

The Villas Senior Care Community
Sherman, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2027
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma preferred or equivalent. Ability to write and read English. Sanitation certificate required.
EXPERIENCE: Previous institutional cooking experience required. Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities; aware of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls; ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste and utilize leftovers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for understanding and consistently following the principles of the Happy to Oblige (H to O) program. Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive. Comply with meal schedules. Maintain and use equipment and supplies. Work cooperatively with other staff and departments. Use initiative and judgement in setting up meals and utilizing leftovers to avoid waste. Follow standard recipes but make independent decisions in line with current experience. Cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Understand importance of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling. Be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required. Be aware of cooking characteristics of various Cuts of meat, fish, and fowl. Estimate quantities of food required and apportion servings while monitoring portion-control guidelines for individual residents. Prepare foodstuffs for cooking: Peel, wash, trim, and cut vegetables and fruit; wash, cut, debone, and trim meat, fish, and fowl. Taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance. Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy. Wash pots, pans, and other equipment used. Responsible for supervision of other food service employees in absence of dietary manager. Cook foods: Bake, roast, stew, and steam-cook meats, fish, and fowl, basting as necessary to retain flavor; make gravies, dressings, sauces, and soups. Prepare cold meats, sandwiches, griddle cakes, cooked cereals, and beverages.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
PAID TIME OFF & HOLIDAYS
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays: Enjoy paid time off for designated company holidays.
  • Birthday Holiday: Celebrate your birthday with an additional paid day off to enjoy your special day.
Our Commitment
We value our employees and are committed to providing benefits that promote a healthy, rewarding, and balanced work environment.

Salary : $20

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