Cook/Chef

Clarendale of Addison; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarendale of Addison is seeking a hospitality-focused Cook to join our team. This full-time role involves hand-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services department and maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness. Schedule is 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM with weekend availability.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour based on experience. The position emphasizes resident satisfaction, proper food preparation, and a positive, welcoming service environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify cleanliness, sanitation and organizational standards at all times.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Prepare and serve menu cycles compliant with dietary requirements and local regulations.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking prep and production.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service quality and adjust operations accordingly.
• Represent the community in a warm, inviting manner to support marketing and occupancy goals.

Skills

Hospitality focus

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

When you work at Clarendale of Addison, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Clarendale of Addison is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Full time 10:30 AM- 7:00 PM with weekend availability

Starting pay $21.00 /hour based on experience

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

EEO Employer

Job Info

• Job Identification 40717
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 04:19 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1651 West Lake St, Addison, IL, 60101, US