Senior Living Cook - Flexible Hours & Meaningful Dining

Charter Senior Living; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Free uniforms

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charter Senior Living is seeking a dependable Cook to join our culinary team, preparing nutritious meals that support residents' health and happiness. You will work closely with teammates to deliver high-quality dining experiences in a fast-paced, compassionate environment, with opportunities for growth and flexible scheduling.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and adherence to dietary needs, including diabetic, low-sodium, vegetarian, and other therapeutic diets.

Qualifications

• Previous cook, line cook, dietary cook, or culinary experience preferred.
• Senior living, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality experience a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and organized environment.
• Food safety certification or culinary training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents according to menus and recipes.
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards are maintained.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Prepare meals for special dietary needs including diabetic, low-sodium, vegetarian, texture-modified, and other therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain an efficient and respectful kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Communication

Compassionate service

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Charter Senior Living is seeking a dependable Cook to join our culinary team, preparing nutritious meals that support residents' health and happiness. You will work closely with teammates to deliver high-quality dining experiences in a fast-paced, compassionate environment, with opportunities for growth and flexible scheduling.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and adherence to dietary needs, including diabetic, low-sodium, vegetarian, and other therapeutic diets.