Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Park Ridge, IL, with pay of $18.00–$19.89 per hour. The position supports dining services at Summit of Uptown, an aging-services community. The Cook prepares meals using established recipes, diet modifications, and menu cycles to provide food service for residents. The role also supports safe, orderly kitchen operations through food-stock handling, required logs, cleaning protocols, and coordination with the Dining Director.

What you'll do

• Prepare meals using established recipes, diet modifications, and menu cycles
• assist with food-stock deliveries and product rotation
• complete regulatory logs
• follow cleaning schedules and protocols to maintain cleanliness and safety
• communicate with the Dining Director about preparation, production, and service flow.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

park ridge il

summit of uptown

food service

meal preparation

special diets

menu cycles

food safety

kitchen sanitation

$18–$19.89 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free meal for each work shift, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off for full-time and part-time staff, flexible pay options, growth opportunities, diversity and inclusion training, tuition and student loan repayment assistance, emergency financial assistance, health, dental and vision insurance, and 401(k) with employer matching.

Why this role

A culinary degree, training, or restaurant cooking experience is preferred; experience with special diets, long-term care, and large-batch cooking is preferred or a plus.

About the employer

Summit of Uptown is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.