Senior Living Dinner Cook | High-Volume Kitchen

Sedgebrook, Inc.; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sedgebrook Senior Living is seeking an experienced Cook to support our Culinary Services team. This role prepares lunch and dinner according to recipes, maintains quality and portion control, and contributes to a high-performing dining operations in a senior living environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years cooking experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ServSafe certification after hire. Healthcare dining background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cooking experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in healthcare/senior living dining environments preferred.
• Culinary training preferred.
• Servsafe Certification preferred (required after hire).

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunch, dinner, and special event meals according to standardized recipes.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, portion control, and timely meal service.
• Follow HAACP food safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Assist with supervising, training, and supporting culinary staff.
• Help oversee kitchen operations in the absence of management.

Skills

5+ yrs cook

Independent work

English ability

Team player

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training preferred

Servsafe certification preferred

Job description

Sedgebrook Senior Living is seeking an experienced Cook to support our Culinary Services team. This role prepares lunch and dinner according to recipes, maintains quality and portion control, and contributes to a high-performing dining operations in a senior living environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years cooking experience, a high school diploma or GED, and ServSafe certification after hire. Healthcare dining background is preferred.