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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $22.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k Match
Sign-On Bonus

Job Description

Wyndemere Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to providing exemplary care and a vibrant lifestyle for its residents. Located in Wheaton, IL, this community offers a warm, welcoming environment where seniors can thrive with dignity and respect. Known for its commitment to high-quality care and hospitality, Wyndemere Senior Living invests in its team members to ensure they are supported, valued, and able to grow professionally. As part of a broader mission to enhance the future of senior living, Wyndemere emphasizes the importance of its workforce and offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a healthy work-life balance. Employees... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum of one year restaurant or senior living cooking experience
  • Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
  • Ability to work various shifts including weekends
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Qualifications

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

Job Duties

  • Exemplify at all times community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times
  • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure
  • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
  • Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
  • Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
  • and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service
  • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
  • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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