Part-Time Cook - Senior Living Dining, Fresh & Caring

Eden Senior Care; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Eden Vista Prospect Heights is seeking a part-time cook to join our culinary team within a senior living community. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, cook with grillers and utensils, and ensure dishes are presented beautifully.

The role requires proven cooking experience, adherence to sanitation procedures, teamwork, and strong communication. A high school diploma is required; culinary school is a plus. Shifts include early mornings and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have prior cook experience and food handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping, peeling).
• Cook food with various utensils or grillers.
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn.
• Dress dishes for presentation.
• Maintain sanitized and orderly kitchen.
• Store food and other items properly.
• Check ingredient quality and monitor stock.

Skills

Food sanitation license

Experience as a cook

Cutting tools usage

Cookware & bakeware knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma (advantage)

Job description

Eden Vista Prospect Heights is seeking a part-time cook to join our culinary team within a senior living community. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, cook with grillers and utensils, and ensure dishes are presented beautifully.

The role requires proven cooking experience, adherence to sanitation procedures, teamwork, and strong communication. A high school diploma is required; culinary school is a plus. Shifts include early mornings and some weekends.