Part-Time Cook

Wesley Willows
Rockton, IL

Start a meaningful career as a Cook at Highview in the Woodlands, a Wesley Willows senior living community.

Make a difference in someone's life every day.
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.

Why Join Us?

  • Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
  • Competitive Pay: $16.50 - $18.50/hour + credit for experience
  • Schedule: Part-time with evening or split shift availability. Days may vary, with willingness to work evenings and weekends required
  • Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve
  • Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do:

  • Prepare and cook a variety of foods according to planned menus and dietary requirements
  • Operate kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness and sanitation
  • Assist with food storage, inventory, and support special functions
  • Collaborate with the dining services team to ensure quality and customer-focused service
  • Adapt to changing needs while maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment

What You'll Need:

  • High school graduate or equivalent (required)
  • Active ServeSafe/Food Safety Manager Certification (required)
  • Must be 18 years or older to operate potentially hazardous equipment (required)
  • 2 years institutional cooking experience in long-term care or assisted living (required)
  • Preferred: experience in both institutional cooking and fine dining

Benefits Available to You:

  • 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. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

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.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety The wellbeing of our residents and team members is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe, we ask all team members to receive a yearly flu shot (with medical and religious exemptions available). While we do not require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, we do collect vaccination status in accordance with health guidelines. This helps us keep our community informed, safe, and prepared.

Posted 2025-09-02

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