Cook

Compass Senior Living; Red Bud (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrue vacation and sick time from day

401(k) retirement plan after 1 year

Wellness and Fitness discounts

Early access pay options

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Compass Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare, deliver, and maintain clean, safe meals for residents in a senior living community. The role emphasizes nutrition, presentation, and a welcoming environment for elders and families.

The position requires formal culinary training or equivalent experience, teamwork mindset, strong organizational skills, and state-mandated food manager certification. A background check and English literacy are mandatory, with on-site responsibilities and

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training or equivalent cooking experience is required.
• Willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Food manager certification required by state regulations.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to read, write and speak English with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prep and cook meals.
• Deliver meals and maintain cleanliness under health regulations.
• Maintain a positive physical and social environment for residents.
• Greet elders, families, visitors, and team members.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly.
• Adhere to infection control and foodborne illness prevention procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

Culinary arts training

Tools

Food manager certification

Job description

COOK, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You’ll Do

The Cook is responsible for meal preparation, delivery, and cleanliness under appropriate health department regulations. This position assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the elders.

As a Cook, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• You will prep and prepare meals.
• You will ensure meals are prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion and presented attractively.
• You will help with putting away supplies on order delivery days.
• You will greet elders, families, visitors, and team members, creating a friendly, positive environment.
• You will ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
• You will adhere to procedures regarding infection control and foodborne illness prevention.

What You’ll Bring

• You will be formally trained in the culinary arts or have equivalent experience as a cook.
• You will bring a willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• You will bring organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You will have food manager certification as required by state regulations.
• You will be willing to learn and work within a team environment.
• You will have good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• You will be able to pass a criminal background check.
• You will have the ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:
  • Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
  • Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
  • Early access pay options
• Additional benefits for full-time team members
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
  • Education reimbursement program.

If you are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun and think you would be a good fit for our organization, we would love to talk with you! With a resume or an application, you are one step closer to this exciting opportunity!