Full-Time Cook — Senior Living Kitchen

Burr Ridge Senior Living; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring a full-time kitchen team member in Burr Ridge, IL. You will prepare high-quality meals per recipes and diet orders, and work with the Director of Food & Beverage to manage food, supplies, and inventory.

This role supports a compassionate retirement community and requires weekend availability. Applicants should have at least two years of kitchen experience, strong sanitation knowledge, and solid teamwork and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in all stations of a hotel kitchen, restaurant, or similar operation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cohesively with the kitchen team.
• Self-motivated, organized, and professional; able to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food following standard recipes and diet orders.
• Assist in managing food and supply, securing items for prep, storing leftovers, and inventory maintenance.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Clear communication

Multitasking

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is hiring a full-time kitchen team member in Burr Ridge, IL. You will prepare high-quality meals per recipes and diet orders, and work with the Director of Food & Beverage to manage food, supplies, and inventory.

This role supports a compassionate retirement community and requires weekend availability. Applicants should have at least two years of kitchen experience, strong sanitation knowledge, and solid teamwork and customer service skills.