Cook Full Time 5am130pm11am730pm

North Shore Place; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Northbrook, IL is seeking a temporary cook to prepare meals according to daily planner and standard recipes, and to work the food line during mealtimes.

The role requires English communication, basic computer skills (Excel/Word), and the ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines while delivering friendly, resident-focused service.

This position offers a Sunday-Thursday 5am-1:30pm schedule with $23/hr pay and eligibility for company benefits, including DailyPay options.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets preferred.
• Clear and effective English communication required.
• Willing to obtain necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills; entry-level Excel and Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Respond promptly to resident and guest needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Skills

Production cooking

Therapeutic diets

English communication

Food handling licenses

Basic computer skills

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Positive demeanor

Education

Food handling license

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

• $23/hr


• Sunday-Thursday 5am-1:30pm


• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.


• Work the food line during mealtimes.


• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.


• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.


• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.


• Temporary position

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.


• You need to be able to communicate clear and effectively in English.


• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.


• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.


• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.


• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

Compensation

$23-$23