Cook - Part-Time

Three Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities in Cary, IL is seeking a Part-Time Kitchen Team Member to prepare high-quality meals and meet special diet orders. You will work closely with the Food & Beverage leadership to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The role emphasizes sanitation, reliable teamwork, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting while delivering excellent guest service to residents.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in hotel/restaurant kitchen.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling.
• Clear communication and teamwork with kitchen staff.
• Self-motivated, organized, and professional.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals following recipes and diet orders.
• Collaborate on food and supply management, schedule prep, and inventory control.

Skills

Two years kitchen experience

Sanitation knowledge

Clear communication

Self-motivated and organized

Ability to multitask

Customer service

Job description

Company Description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Job Description

Schedule: Part-Time

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• The preparation of high-quality food following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Working with the Director of Food & Beverage and Sous Chef to manage all aspects of food and supply management, including securing items in time for food prep, ensuring leftovers are stored correctly, and inventories maintained

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• At least two (2) years of experience working in all stations of a hotelkitchen, a restaurant, or a similar operation
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling standards
• The ability to communicate clearly and work cohesively with the other restaurant team members
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time
• Strong customer service skills are required

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.