Line Cook, Full-Time (Seasonal) - Chicago, IL

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are esteemed organizations dedicated to providing exceptional senior living and healthcare services. These establishments focus on enhancing the quality of life for senior adults by offering comprehensive care in a comfortable and supportive environment. Covenant Living is well-known for its commitment to delivering high-quality services in senior living communities, while CovenantCare at Home extends these services into home health and hospice care. Both organizations embody a mission inspired to serve, fostering an environment that promotes dignity, respect, and compassionate care for residents and patients alike. They are equal opportunity employers, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of every employee regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. This role centers on the position of Line Cook within a senior living and healthcare setting, where the responsibility lies in preparing, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items for multiple meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. The Line Cook will use advanced and classical cooking techniques to produce both small and large batch goods, ensuring consistency and high-quality standards are met. This includes adhering strictly to standardized recipes to maintain portion sizes and food quality, which is crucial in a healthcare environment that caters to residents potentially requiring special diets. The Line Cook must maintain high sanitation standards in accordance with organizational policies as well as federal, state, and local regulations. This requires a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation principles and the ability to apply them in daily tasks, from food preparation to cleaning and storage. The role demands a professional who can operate kitchen equipment efficiently, manage inventory, and maintain accurate production records. Communication skills are vital for successful interaction with residents, staff, and management, ensuring the highest level of service and resident comfort. In addition to culinary skills, the Line Cook must demonstrate attributes such as dependability, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work independently within established protocols. They should be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, maintain composure in emergency situations, and exhibit patience and compassion towards senior adults. Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, and flexibility to work some holidays and variable hours. Compensation for this position ranges from $17.52 to $21.22 per hour, with factors such as experience, skills, education, and geographic location influencing the exact rate. Full-time employees benefit from a generous package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid group term life and disability coverage, paid time off with six paid holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, fitness center access at most locations, and various voluntary benefits including life insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, legal services, and pet insurance. Overall, this role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced culinary professionals passionate about serving the senior community within a supportive and rewarding environment. Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home foster a workplace culture that values growth, teamwork, and excellence in service, making this an ideal position for candidates seeking a meaningful career in food service with a healthcare focus.

• High school diploma
• Current Food Handler's Permit
• State sanitation certificate
• 3-4 years of related advanced food service and cooking experience
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment
• Intermediate to advanced knife skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to follow recipes and safety protocols unsupervised
• Basic computer proficiency
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Flexibility to work holidays and variable shifts
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations