Cal Block, LLC
Position Summary
The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department, including preparing meals correctly and timely. The Cook supervises employee staff and reports to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is accountable for overseeing and supporting the staff.
Duties
Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to the proper menu and recipe as noted on the production sheet counts.
Serve resident meals according to correct meal service times.
Cover for any staff members who call out due to illness.
Ensure all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal.
Interact daily with residents and facility employees to ensure satisfaction.
Maintain highest standard of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations.
Practice a clean, safe work environment.
Work flexible work hours as required.
Track inventory and communicate low supplies to the Dietary Manager or place orders for needed items.
Label, wrap and date all unused food items in the correct areas.
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility policies and procedures.
Assure staff clocks in on time according to their schedule.
Discipline staff not completing job assignments correctly.
Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.
Requirements
High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
Ability to read, understand and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, tray tickets and all employee work responsibilities and flows.
Understand and be able to learn after training on computer software system for resident information and preferences.
Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days.
Covid Vaccine is required.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of previous Dietary (Healthcare) or Restaurant Experience.
Compensation
Sign‑on bonus: $200 (issued after 90 days; forfeited if terminated for any reason).
Salary range: $15.00–$18.25 (Arlington Heights, IL).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Location
Arlington Heights, IL
Downers Grove, IL
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Duties
Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to the proper menu and recipe as noted on the production sheet counts.
Serve resident meals according to correct meal service times.
Cover for any staff members who call out due to illness.
Ensure all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal.
Interact daily with residents and facility employees to ensure satisfaction.
Maintain highest standard of sanitation as required by state Department of Health regulations.
Practice a clean, safe work environment.
Work flexible work hours as required.
Track inventory and communicate low supplies to the Dietary Manager or place orders for needed items.
Label, wrap and date all unused food items in the correct areas.
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Support and follow Pollak Innovation Management and facility policies and procedures.
Assure staff clocks in on time according to their schedule.
Discipline staff not completing job assignments correctly.
Conduct daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.
Requirements
High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
Ability to read, understand and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, tray tickets and all employee work responsibilities and flows.
Understand and be able to learn after training on computer software system for resident information and preferences.
Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days.
Covid Vaccine is required.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of previous Dietary (Healthcare) or Restaurant Experience.
Compensation
Sign‑on bonus: $200 (issued after 90 days; forfeited if terminated for any reason).
Salary range: $15.00–$18.25 (Arlington Heights, IL).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Location
Arlington Heights, IL
Downers Grove, IL
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