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Park Place of Elmhurst is an elegant, five-star senior living community conveniently located directly across the street from Edward Elmhurst Hospital. This prestigious establishment offers a full continuum of care, providing residents with the security of lifecare along with access to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory support services all on one beautifully maintained campus. As a respected leader in senior living, Park Place promotes an enriching environment where residents can enjoy dignity, independence, and top-tier care tailored to their individual needs. We are currently seeking a hardworking, team-oriented Full-Time Cook who takes pride in preparing fresh, flavorful, and visually pleasing meals within a positive, people-focused workplace. This is an exciting opportunity to join a five-star community that truly values work-life balance. The position offers reasonable working hours, with a schedule from 11am to 7:30pm including rotating weekends, allowing you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. The salary for this cook position ranges from $16 to $21.20 per hour, reflecting competitive compensation within the senior care hospitality industry. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing food in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. Closely following Park Place’s established policies and procedures, as well as guidance from the Executive Director, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality food service at all times. Your responsibilities will encompass reviewing menus and preparing meals as specified, accommodating individual orders from residents or guests with care and attention to detail, and assisting with food preparation tasks such as cutting, marinating, and precooking. Additionally, you will prepare and serve meals that are not only palatable but also appetizing in appearance, all while adhering to portion control guidelines and dietary procedures. Maintaining a sanitized and organized work area is paramount for health and safety. You will be expected to keep food areas stocked, promptly alert management of inventory needs, and collaborate efficiently with your fellow kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service. At the end of each shift, proper storage of unused items and shutting down equipment at your station are essential duties. Park Place of Elmhurst is committed to fostering a supportive and welcoming work environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage options such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans (HMO, BA, PPO, or HSA), Guardian Dental and Vision Insurance, wellness incentives reducing medical premiums, a 401k plan with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, tuition scholarships, and student repayment assistance. Join our dynamic and dedicated team, contributing your culinary skills to enhance the well-being and dining experience of our cherished senior residents while enjoying a rewarding career in a first-class senior living community.

• 1-2 years of professional cooking experience preferred
• illinois food sanitation license required
• senior living or healthcare cooking experience a plus
• ability to prepare large quantities and a la carte dishes
• positive attitude and teamwork mindset