Hospitality Cook – Day Shift, Sign-On Bonus & Benefits

All Jobs; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits package (Medical, Vision

Dental Insurance

23 days PTO

401K Match

Job summary

Wyndemere Senior Living in Wheaton, IL is seeking a hospitality focused Cook to join our Community Culinary Services Department onsite. This role involves full-scope production cooking and maintaining high quality service and cleanliness.

The position supports marketing through excellent resident experiences and requires on-site presence. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume restaurant environments, a culinary background, and the ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant settings and line cooking.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year cooking experience in a restaurant or senior living environment.
• Knowledge of cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Willingness to work various shifts; kitchen closes at 7pm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in line with community standards.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and nutrition criteria are met.
• Prepare and serve menu cycles according to dietary specifications and local regulations.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking tasks.
• Apply knowledge across cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service quality and adjust operations accordingly.
• Represent the community in a warm, inviting manner to support occupancy and revenue.

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Wyndemere Senior Living in Wheaton, IL is seeking a hospitality focused Cook to join our Community Culinary Services Department onsite. This role involves full-scope production cooking and maintaining high quality service and cleanliness.

The position supports marketing through excellent resident experiences and requires on-site presence. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume restaurant environments, a culinary background, and the ability to work varied shifts.