Cook, Senior Living Culinary Team

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Pekin, IL. Compensation is $17–$18 per hour. The cook supports the culinary team at Charter Senior Living of Pekin, preparing meals that contribute to residents' dining experiences and well-being. The role prepares meals to menus, recipes, and resident dietary needs while maintaining food quality and safe kitchen practices. It supports timely meal service and a welcoming dining experience for residents.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes
• maintain food quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards
• follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures
• prepare meals for therapeutic and other special diets
• maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization
• keep food storage and temperature logs
• support timely meal service
• collaborate with kitchen team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

charter senior living

pekin il

onsite

part-time

senior living

culinary

meal preparation

therapeutic diets

food safety

sanitation

$17–$18/hour

free uniforms

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free uniforms, flexible scheduling, paid training, paid time off, holiday pay, perfect attendance bonus opportunity, employee referral bonus opportunities, and career growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are listed for full-time employees only.

Why this role

Part-time position. Prior cooking experience is preferred; food safety certification or culinary training is preferred but not required. Benefits listed include free uniforms, paid training, paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling; some insurance benefits are for full-time employees only.

About the employer

Charter Senior Living of Pekin is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.