Description
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Cook, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.Provide nutritious, healthy meals to clients, maintains cleanliness and sanitation, interacts with clients and staff in a positive and professional manner.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
- Salary $21/Hourly.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions:
- Following menu plans, prepare a variety of high-quality food in specified quantities using standardized recipes.
- Keep assigned work area clean and follow all sanitation guidelines.
- Perform all duties following safety guidelines and requirements in accordance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
- Maintain cleanliness standards in the cooler, freezer, and overall kitchen areas.
- Maintain inventory of food, equipment and supplies in the kitchen area.
- Receive, restock, and organize inventory.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years prior experience in commercial or institutional cooking required.
- Background check clearance required.
- State Food Safety Manager License- enrolled in class upon hire required; certificate must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Food Sanitation Certificate, or ability to obtain, required.
- State Food Handlers permit within one (1) week of hire required.
- Experience interacting with clients and staff required.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions/directions and to work with minimal supervision required.
- Experience operating kitchen equipment and appliances in a safe manner required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
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Lutheran Social Services of IL
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)
Nov 25, 2024