Senior Living Kitchen Chef: Fresh, Nutritious Meals

Brandon Wilde; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Clarendale of Algonquin is seeking a hospitality-focused Chef/Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare high-quality meals for residents, families and guests, upholding dietary requirements and food safety standards, seven days a week.

This role emphasizes teamwork, friendly interactions with residents, and delivering nutritious meals. Shifts are 6:00am-2:00pm or 11:00am-7:00pm; weekend availability required. Competitive pay and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience preferred.
• Batch cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food options from our menu in a manner compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria.
• Correctly prepare meals for residents with dietary restrictions, following our policies and procedures.
• Exemplify community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organization in the workspace and with equipment.
• Meet food quality, timeliness, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Interact with residents periodically to gather feedback about meal quality/temperature/appearance and share feedback with culinary team to support continuous improvement.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner with colleagues, residents, families and tours.

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

Clarendale of Algonquin is seeking a hospitality-focused Chef/Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare high-quality meals for residents, families and guests, upholding dietary requirements and food safety standards, seven days a week.

This role emphasizes teamwork, friendly interactions with residents, and delivering nutritious meals. Shifts are 6:00am-2:00pm or 11:00am-7:00pm; weekend availability required. Competitive pay and full benefits offered.