Part-Time Cook

Job Description

Marklund in Geneva is hiring a Part-Time Cook! $20-22/hr.

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the part-time position of Cookavailable at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, IL. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm (with an occasional weekend day).

Here is Jessica’s Story!

"When I first started at Marklund, I had no clue what to expect. I thought it would just be a job and nothing more. As I started working I got much more out of Marklund than just a job, I got a second family. I enjoy every day coming to work and caring for all the residents. Days when I work I walk in to my name being shouted with joy by some of the residents and that's an amazing feeling to know they are happy to see me. It may be hard work sometimes, but it's more than rewarding. Every day I see the smiles on the resident's faces and I know I'm doing a good thing. Marklund is way more than just a job, it's a fun place to work."

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With three residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale, and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of “making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life

Essential Job Functions (include but are not limited to) for the Cook position:

• Prepares high quality meals following recipes, dietary restrictions, portion controls, presentation specifications and client therapeutic diets

• Must be willing to try different recipes, trends and changes in the food service industry.

• Flexibility with daily schedule to accommodate outings/functions where additional food may need to be prepared.

• Helps with all positions in the department as needed.

• Attends seminars related to the food service industry and keeps current knowledge of trends and changes in the foodservice industry.

• Must be willing to answer questions that fellow employees might have and share your foodservice knowledge.

• Maintain a cleaning schedule and ensures accuracy of documentation.

• Promotes a team approach while working with staff.

• Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications for the Cook position:

• High School Diploma

• Current IDPH Food Service Sanitation Certification

• Ability to lift/push up to 45 pounds

• Must be able to be trained and have some experience in food preparation.

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff & clients and read/write English.

• Must be able to operate all foodservice equipment. Must be familiar with small/minor cleaning equipment and chemicals. Use of mops, buckets, brooms, detergents, disinfectants, safety signs, dish machine, steam table, knives, blender, food processor, mixer, ovens, hot tops, ranges, microwave and all small wares.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements