Cook - $1k Sign On Bonus (60516)

Company: Wyndemere
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

$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. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook: - 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. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: - 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! EEO Employer nonclinical

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