Cook

$1,000 Sign‑on Bonus

Easy to apply. Application takes less than 10 minutes!!

Benefits start the 1st of the month after your start date!

No late nights – healthy work/life balance!

Shift: Full‑time 11:00am-7:30pm; open availability including weekends

Pay: $20 - $22/hr + full benefits package (Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 23 days PTO, 401K Match)

When you work at Wyndemere Senior Living
, you have a front‑row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Wyndemere Senior Living is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our Culinary team onsite in Wheaton, IL
! This position is responsible for full‑scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department; also responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of 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 periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top‑line revenue and occupancy.

• High school diploma
• High‑volume restaurant experience, working on the line
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Must be able to work various shifts (kitchen closes at 7pm)

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement—please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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