Cook

Join to apply for the Cook role at Wyndemere Senior Living in Wheaton, IL.

$1,000 Sign‑on Bonus. Easy to apply – the 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 plus a full benefits package (Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 23 days PTO, 401(k) match).

When you work at Wyndemere Senior Living
, you have a front‑row seat to the amazing life stories of senior residents. You’ll be part of an extraordinary company that invests in the future of senior living and in you. Don’t just do a job – be part of an extraordinary life.

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization to Community standards.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that comply with local nutritional/dietary regulations and prepare diets as per policy.
• Work with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all cooking preparation and production methods.
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as necessary.
• Periodically visit residents to evaluate food service (quality, quantity, temperature, appearance) and recommend improvements.
• Represent the community warmly, creating a positive marketing environment.
• Support a culture where business decisions and employee engagement drive revenue and occupancy.

• 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 cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
• Ability to work various shifts; kitchen closes at 7pm.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate senior‑care professional passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

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