Cook/Chef sign on bonus

Liveatlauralparke; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Clarendale of Addison is hiring a hospitality focused Cook for full-time hours (10:30 AM–7:00 PM) with weekend availability. The role involves full-scope production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days. Responsibilities include upholding cleanliness and safety standards, preparing and presenting meals that meet dietary criteria, and assisting with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Exemplify cleanliness, sanitation and organization in operations.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Prepare and serve menu cycles compliant with nutritional criteria.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy and efficiency in cooking.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service quality and adjust procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Food safety

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 and $1000 sign on bonus paid after 90 days

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 39462
• Posting Date 08/28/2026, 02:09 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1651 West Lake St, Addison, IL, 60101, US