Cook

Central Baptist Village; Norridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Baptist Village invites applications for a Cook role. The position requires preparing meals for residents and staff in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, and contributing to community events. Experience and passion for senior care are valued.

Starting wage is $19+ per hour, with part-time shifts from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM and rotating weekends. Opportunities to assist with menu development and staff training are available, and on-site training may be provided.

Qualifications

• Compassionately motivated to serve and celebrate seniors.
• Act with integrity by delivering exceptional meals.
• Contribute to an inclusive culture with teamwork and positive attitudes.
• Promote innovation through culinary arts programs, displays, and catering events.
• Availability on weekends, evenings, on call, and holidays.
• Able to communicate in verbal and written English and follow recipes.
• 2 years cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents, staff, and guests.
• Assist with menu development and staff training; participate in special functions.
• Ensure food preparation and storage comply with regulations.
• Maintain organization and time management in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills

Compassionate service

Integrity

Team player

Culinary innovation

Weekend/evening availability

English communication

Follow recipes

Cooking experience

Job description

Description

Central Baptist Village is a not-for-profit, faith-based community with more than a century of dedicated service in caring for older adults. We are a CMS five star rated community and our reputation for quality care has brought generation after generation of family members to live and thrive at our community.

At Central Baptist Village, a heart to serve is at the core of everything we do. This isn't just a workplace; it's a community where your compassion enriches lives every day. Every caring action, every smile, every moment of kindness adds life into our village. Here, you're more than an employee -you're the heart of what we do.

Our Cooks are responsible for preparing great food for our residents, staff, and guests. There is a minimum of a Food Handlers certification required but offered on site. Cooks are responsible for ensuring food preparation and storage is in accordance with all governing regulations. They may assist with menu development, training of staff, and participating in special community functions.

Our cooks are team players who are well acquainted with working in a fast paced environment, possess organization and time management skills, and are knowledgeable of food preparation and handling techniques.

Starting wage : $19+/hr based on experience

Schedule: Part-Time | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | rotating weekends required.

Full-Time | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Every Saturday required.

Requirements

• Compassionately motivated about serving and celebrating seniors
• Act with integrity by providing exceptional meals in residents' homes
• Contribute to an inclusive culture thriving on teamwork and positive attitudes
• Promote innovation through culinary arts programs, cooking displays, and catering events
• Availability on weekends, evenings, on call, & holidays
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English & follow recipes
• 2 years cooking experience preferred