Bistro Cook - Full Time

Wesley Willows
Rockford, IL

Start a new career as a Cook at Wesley Willows, a senior living community!

Join the Wesley Willows family, where your work is more than a job—it's a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth, guided by strong ethics and a commitment to compassionate service.

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours!

Why choose Wesley Willows?

  • This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
  • Great benefits available!
  • Wage Range is $20.00 - $24.00/ hr| Credit given for experience

How you will make an impact:

As a Cook at Wesley Willows, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of foods in accordance with planned menus, dietary requirements, and safety standards. Duties include operating kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, assisting with food storage and inventory, and supporting special functions. You will work collaboratively with the dining services team to ensure quality service, adapt to changing needs, and uphold a safe, efficient, and customer-focused kitchen environment. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Schedule: The schedule for this role is full-time with various shift availability. Days may vary and are flexible, with every other weekend off.

What you will need:

  • High school graduate or equivalent (required).
  • Must be 18 years of age to operate potentially hazardous equipment (required).
  • 2 years of institutional cooking in long-term care or assisted living (required).
  • Institutional cooking, along with a fine dining experience, is preferred.

Benefits for Qualified Employees:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Mail Order Pharmacy
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Posted 2025-07-29

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