Cook
About this role
Join a multiple‑award‑winning workplace as a skilled and adaptable Cook in a fast‑paced, from‑scratch kitchen environment where creativity, quality, and teamwork come together. Our culinary team prepares fresh, high‑quality meals daily for multiple restaurants within our luxury senior living residence—and no two days (or menus) are ever the same.
In this role, you’ll work in an ever‑evolving kitchen where menus and recipes change regularly, offering the opportunity to grow your skills, stay inspired, and be part of an innovative culinary culture. You’ll help create memorable dining experiences for residents by preparing food with care, consistency, and attention to detail—while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality.
We offer competitive hourly pay, full benefits, on‑the‑job perks, and paid skills‑training opportunities, all within a supportive, people‑first workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:
- Knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques.
- Prior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company preferred
- Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents, and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
- Able to operate kitchen equipment and tools found within the hospitality/health care industry.
- Current sanitation certification
- Effective written communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret instructions.
- Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.
- Must be sensitive to the needs of older adults and enjoy working with a senior population.
- Ability to work productively in a team environment
Preferred:
- Formal culinary training.
- Prior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living company preferred.
- Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets, recipe ingredients, adherence to heart healthy guidelines and other dietary restrictions.
- Shifts vary, flexible in scheduling is preferred.
- English Language proficiency.
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The hourly base wage range is a good faith estimate of the range Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly base wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, geographic location and market changes. The position is also eligible to participate in Mather benefit plans and Employee Appreciation Fund.
Benefits
Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*
Team members are eligible for:
- A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
- A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
- Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
- Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Extended illness benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.
*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.
About Mather Place
Mather Place is an independent living rental community for those 62 and better, located in the heart of Chicago’s North Shore in Wilmette, Illinois—a short walk from Old Orchard shopping center. Mather Place includes 179 independent living apartment homes, as well as two restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a library, and more.
Mather Place is located at 2801 Old Glenview Road in Wilmette.
About Mather
Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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