Cook - 60651

Asbury Pavilion Nursing And Rehabilitation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Anne Place Supportive Living is seeking a dependable Cook to join our culinary team, preparing nutritious meals for residents and upholding safety and quality standards. You will collaborate with a skilled dietary team to ensure a positive dining experience and high resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to sanitary kitchen practices in a senior living setting. This full-time role offers consistent daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior cooking or food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus and dietary guidelines.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Experience in senior living or high-volume food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines
• Ensure meals are prepared and served safely, consistently, and on time
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures
• Accommodate resident dietary needs and special meal requirements as directed
• Properly store, label, and rotate food
• Assist with kitchen inventory, food storage, and restocking supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Collaborate with dietary team to provide an enjoyable resident dining experience
• Communicate resident preferences, concerns, and dietary needs appropriately
• Assist with meal preparation for special events and community celebrations

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Recipe adherence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time | Daytime Hours | 10-Hour Shifts | 4 Days per Week
Every Other Weekend Availability Required

About the Role

Beth Anne Place Supportive Living is seeking a dependable and experienced Cook to join our culinary team.

In this role, you will prepare nutritious, flavorful meals while helping create a positive dining experience for our residents. We're looking for someone who enjoys cooking, works well with a team, and takes pride in food quality, safety, sanitation, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines

Ensure meals are prepared and served safely, consistently, and on time

Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures

Accommodate resident dietary needs and special meal requirements as directed

Properly store, label, and rotate food

Assist with kitchen inventory, food storage, and restocking supplies

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment

Collaborate with dietary team members to provide an enjoyable resident dining experience

Communicate resident preferences, concerns, and dietary needs appropriately

Assist with meal preparation for special events and community celebrations as needed

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous cooking or food preparation experience

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines

Strong organization and time-management skills

Ability to work 10-hour daytime shifts, four days per week

Every other weekend availability is required

Previous experience in senior living, assisted living, supportive living, long-term care, healthcare, or high-volume food service is preferred but not required.

Experience preparing meals for large groups and familiarity with special diets or dietary restrictions is also a plus.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, organized, and passionate about preparing great food. The right candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and resident service.

If you enjoy cooking and want your work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.