FT Cook/Chef-No Evenings
Presbyterian Homes & ServicesAbout the role
Overview
Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS!!
Kirkland Crossings located in Pewaukee, WI is seeking a full time Cook/Chef to join its Nutrition and Culinary team. This position may include working occasional weekends and scheduled holidays (double time).
At Kirkland Crossings, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people, focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like YOU, who is focused on living out their calling for serving others. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community! YOU benefit from a close-knit community-based, multi-disciplinary team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth!
Kirkland Crossings is an active and dynamic Christian senior community on a 12-acre campus that was thoughtfully designed to preserve the natural prairie setting complete with ponds, prairie meadows and foot trails, providing a calming and inviting work environment. As a faith-based, non-profit organization, PHS-Kirkland Crossings considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service you and others as an expression of God's grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is our main priority!
We are easy access from Milwaukee and from Capitol Drive!
Salary: $17.88 - $21.25+/hour BOE
Why work for Presbyterian Homes & Services?
- No evenings after 7pm or late nights! Schedules are consistent & reliable hours
- Competitive pay & routine pay increases
- No waiting for paycheck, get paid the same day you work!
- Benefits packages for Full-Time employees
- Generous PTO (Paid Time off)
- Scholarship program - awards up to $5,250 per year!
- Free Fitness Center access
- Backyard patio and fire pit for BBQ's in the summer
- On-site library to check out books
- Off-street Parking
- Complimentary Meal Plan (department only)
- Opportunities for growth & internal promotion are virtually unlimited.
This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living & Assisted Living with Memory Care.
Nearby towns include: Brookfield, Lisbon, Hartland, Waukesha & Milwaukee, WI.
What Differentiates PHSBy prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is. As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God’s grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.All are welcomePresbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and “Love One Another” Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.
Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for creating high quality meals and dining experience for customers by preparing and serving attractive, nutritious and palatable meals consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.
Qualifications
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
- Knowledge of State and Federal food-handling regulations, including food service operations strong desired.
- Demonstrated compatibility PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Benefits
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
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