Cook/Chef sign on bonus

LCS; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 sign-on bonus

Starting pay $21/hour

Job summary

Clarendale of Addison is hiring a hospitality-focused Cook to perform full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. The position emphasizes quality, sanitation, and adherence to dietary criteria while maintaining a friendly, resident-centered service style.

The role runs 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM with weekend availability. Starting pay is $21.00/hour based on experience, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid after 90 days. EEO Employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs per dietary criteria and local regulations.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service and adjust operations accordingly.
• Represent the community in a warm, inviting manner.
• Support driving occupancy and revenue through engagement.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Quality control

Teamwork

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

Daily Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

EEO Employer