Cook

Arbor Company; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal for Each Work Shift

Employee Assistance Program – Wellness

$20-$22 an Hour, Based on Experience

Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part T

Options To Get Paid on Your Own Score

401K with Employer Matching

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Rep.

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Arbor Company is seeking a Full-Time Cook in Glenview, IL. You will prepare meals, follow established recipes, and support stock deliveries while keeping safety and cleanliness a priority.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and opportunities for growth within a respected aging-services provider. A culinary background is preferred for this team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or formal training in cooking.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, and portion control.
• Experience with special diets and long-term care settings preferred.
• Experience with large-batch cooking (100+ servings) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service and prepare meals using established recipes.
• Assist with food stock deliveries and rotate products; maintain regulatory logs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards per schedules and protocols.
• Communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and flow of service.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Portion control

Large-batch cooking

Resident relations

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Full-Time Cook

• (Sat, Sun, Wed)

• 6am-7pm

Are you ready to love your job again?

Full-Time Schedule:

Enjoy a compressed full-time schedule working only 3 days per week! This position is scheduled for Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, giving you 4 days off each week for better work-life balance.

Join The Arbor Companyand discover a work family where you are treated with respect. We are recognized by our team members as a Great Place To Work and we are honored to be one of only 20 companies on Fortune Magazine’s "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" list.

Arbor People feel the love every day because we provide:

• Free Meal for Each Work Shift

• Employee Assistance Program – Wellness Resources for You and Your Family

• $20-$22 an Hour, Based on Experience

• Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part Time Staff, Plus the Ability to Turn Your PTO Into Cash

• Options To Get Paid on Your Own Schedule

• Certified Great Place to Work

• Pathways For Growth Opportunities

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Access To Emergency Financial Assistance

• Access To Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401K with Employer Matching Contributions

As a Cook at The Arbor Company, your work matters. Here’s why:

• You provide food service, create great meals using established recipes, diet modifications and menu cycles

• You assist with food stock deliveries, rotation of products and regulatory log requirements

• You ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained by following established cleaning schedules and protocols

• You communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and flow of service

You’ll be great on this team because you have:

• Culinary degree or training, or experience cooking in a restaurant environment preferred

• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.

• Previous experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred.

• Previous experience with large batch cooking (100 people) at plus.

• Ability to maintain positive resident relations through a courteous, cooperative and understanding manner.

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.