Cook
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Cook
thewoodlands· Dining Services - 7000
About this role
Overview
Woodlands at Canterfield - Luxury Assisted Living & Memory Care
Cook Wanted!
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for storing, cooking, and helping to serve nutritious high quality food and a superb dining experience to residents at the community.
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
- Prepares food daily as outlined on the menus; altering or adapting recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
- Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
- Coordinates and participates in serving food, including monitoring portion control to meet residents’ requests and minimize waste.
- Maintains an accurate record of chargeable meals (resident, guest and catered) and submits record to the office by the designated date each month.
- Assists with menu planning; reviews and adjusts menus with Dietary Manager to accommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events and holidays.
- Assists in identifying food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and reports to the Dietary Manager.
- Prepares meats for storage and portion control upon delivery; ensures proper handling, storage and labeling of all delivered foods and ingredients.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Ensures compliance with any and all regulations.
- Assists in training other kitchen staff in food preparation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Licenses/Certifications: ServSafe certification preferred
Experience: 1+ years of cooking experience
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USD $20.00/Hr.Max
USD $25.00/Hr.Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Cook position at thewoodlands?
The salary for this Cook role at thewoodlands is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Cook position at thewoodlands located?
This Cook role at thewoodlands is based in West Dundee, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Cook role at thewoodlands full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Cook role in the Dining Services - 7000 department at thewoodlands.
Which team or department does the Cook at thewoodlands belong to?
This Cook position is part of the Dining Services - 7000 department at thewoodlands. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Cook position at thewoodlands?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to thewoodlands's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Cook job at thewoodlands posted?
This Cook position at thewoodlands was posted on Sep 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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