From-Scratch Cook - Part-Time, Luxury Senior Living Kitchen

The Mather in Evanston; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with company match

Parking or transit benefit

Wellness Spending Account

Job summary

Mather Place, located in Wilmette, IL, is seeking a skilled Cook for a part-time, 30-hour week position in a fast-paced, from-scratch kitchen. You will prepare fresh meals for residents, while upholding top-quality standards and teamwork.

The role offers competitive hourly pay, full benefits, paid training, and opportunities to grow culinary skills within a luxury senior living residence. Flexibility for weeknights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking techniques and high-quality food preparation.
• Experience in high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living preferred.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Current sanitation certification.
• Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of older adults and enjoy working with a senior population.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food with care, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Uphold highest standards of quality, safety and hospitality.
• Work in a fast-paced, from-scratch kitchen environment where menus and recipes change regularly.
• Help create memorable dining experiences for residents by preparing meals.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Restaurant team work

Read recipes

Kitchen equipment operation

Sanitation certification

Attendance reliability

Senior-friendly service

Communication

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Mather Place, located in Wilmette, IL, is seeking a skilled Cook for a part-time, 30-hour week position in a fast-paced, from-scratch kitchen. You will prepare fresh meals for residents, while upholding top-quality standards and teamwork.

The role offers competitive hourly pay, full benefits, paid training, and opportunities to grow culinary skills within a luxury senior living residence. Flexibility for weeknights, weekends, and holidays is required.