Senior Living Cook — Scratch Kitchen, High-Volume

Lake Seminole Square; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer match

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (full-time employees)

Daily Pay

Job summary

Clarendale Six Corners in Chicago seeks a skilled Cook to join our high-volume dining program. You will prepare dishes from scratch, maintain fast and accurate service, and ensure presentation meets standards while supporting resident satisfaction.

Shift options include 11:30am-8:00pm or 7:00am-3:30pm; starting pay is $22/hour with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible staff. Join a team that values hospitality and quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of two years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Responsibilities

• Exemplify standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization at all times.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Prepare and serve menu cycles that meet nutritional criteria and policy.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking.
• Develop knowledge of all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service and propose improvements.

Skills

Two years cooking experience

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Clarendale Six Corners in Chicago seeks a skilled Cook to join our high-volume dining program. You will prepare dishes from scratch, maintain fast and accurate service, and ensure presentation meets standards while supporting resident satisfaction.

Shift options include 11:30am-8:00pm or 7:00am-3:30pm; starting pay is $22/hour with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible staff. Join a team that values hospitality and quality dining experiences.