Senior Living Cook with Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Discovery Senior Living; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Benefits package

401(K) with match

Paid training

Career growth

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living’s Discovery Village Hoffman Estates is seeking a friendly, detail‑oriented Cook to enrich the lives of its senior residents. You will prepare delicious, well‑presented meals following our menu cycle and standardized recipes, while maintaining a warm, home‑like dining environment.

You’ll work in a safe, clean kitchen with a collaborative culinary team, help ensure food safety and quality, and support residents with exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or a similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• High attention to detail, especially in presentation and plating.
• Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.
• Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.
• Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines, including maintaining temperature logs, overseeing food storage and date maintenance.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in senior living

Production methods

Portion control

Food safety/handling

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Discovery Senior Living’s Discovery Village Hoffman Estates is seeking a friendly, detail‑oriented Cook to enrich the lives of its senior residents. You will prepare delicious, well‑presented meals following our menu cycle and standardized recipes, while maintaining a warm, home‑like dining environment.

You’ll work in a safe, clean kitchen with a collaborative culinary team, help ensure food safety and quality, and support residents with exceptional dining experiences.