Line Cook, Full-Time

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Line Cook, where you will prepare and present a variety of meals for residents. This role requires adherence to safety regulations and sanitation standards while showcasing your culinary skills in a compassionate environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a passion for serving senior adults.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

403(b) plan

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related food service and cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking according to recipes and customer orders.
• Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and proper storage.
• Operating kitchen equipment and preparing ingredients.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Ability to read and follow recipes

Dependable

Organized

Detail-oriented

Patience

Compassion for senior adults

Education

High school diploma

Current Food Handler’s Permit

State sanitation certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Knife skills

Job description

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Job Location and Details

Location: Covenant Living of Northbrook - Northbrook, IL

Time Type: Full time / Part time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R0025417-2025

Join Our Inspired Team!

The Line Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events. The role involves producing small to large batch goods using advanced classical cooking techniques.

Responsibilities include preparing food for residents in a Senior Living / Healthcare environment, following standardized recipes, maintaining sanitation standards, and adhering to safety regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking according to recipes and customer orders.
• Operating kitchen equipment and preparing ingredients.
• Ensuring food safety, sanitation, and proper storage.
• Participating in safety training and hazard assessments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit and State sanitation certificate required.
• 3-4 years of related food service and cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication in English.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and safety practices.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Patience and compassion for senior adults.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, standing, and walking.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $17.26 - $20.72 per hour

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, holidays, 403(b) plan, and voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers.