Senior Living Kitchen Cook — Production & Service

The Clare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clare is seeking a hospitality-focused Cook to join our team in Chicago, IL. This role covers full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, with a focus on quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include preparing menu cycles, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, assisting with meal service, and engaging with residents to ensure a warm, inviting dining experience. High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and organizational efficiency.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Prepare and serve menu cycle programs compliant with Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations.
• Exhibit cooking speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service quality and revise procedures to improve service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner to create a positive environment.
• Contribute to culture where decisions drive revenue and occupancy.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

The Clare is seeking a hospitality-focused Cook to join our team in Chicago, IL. This role covers full-scope, hands-on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, with a focus on quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include preparing menu cycles, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, assisting with meal service, and engaging with residents to ensure a warm, inviting dining experience. High school diploma required; culinary degree preferred.