Prep Cook

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from . At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

As Prep Cook , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

As a Prep Cook , you will play an important role in supporting daily meal preparation by ensuring food is prepared safely, consistently, and on time. This position helps uphold quality dining standards while supporting an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.

• Status: Part-Time
• Schedule: [ENTER SCHEDULE, INCLUDING WEEKENDS IF APPLICABLE]
• Location: 800 S river rd Des Plaines IL 60016
• Rate of Pay: [HOURLY OR SALARY RATE OF PAY]

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner
• Coordinate food preparation with serving hours to support smooth meal service
• Monitor food items to ensure minimum standards for temperature, taste, and quality are consistently met
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and presentation of menu items according to menu cycles and recipes
• Taste and evaluate food during preparation to maintain quality standards
• Maintain or exceed standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures
• Oversee proper food storage, including labeling and date checks
• Complete assigned cleaning duties for kitchen and prep areas
• Follow all local, state, and federal food handling regulations
• Maintain required food safety equipment and temperature records
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One (1) year of job-related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items, and therapeutic diets
• Culinary apprenticeship or formal culinary training preferred
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate required
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for ! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace.

It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified…