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Cook/Chef

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Category: Cook / Chef Jobs

Posted on: 2025/09/10

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Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Cook. This position is responsible for the preparation of food for residents. This position uses standardized recipes to achieve proper quantities and consistent high quality. This position must maintain a high standard of sanitation within the department and ensure requirements are met in accordance with Covenant Living standards as well as federal, state, and local regulation.

In this role, the Cook will:
Follow production and prep sheets for daily assignments
Prepare necessary food for breakfast/lunch/dinner according to production sheets.
Focus on plate presentation and garnishing.
Properly record daily temperature logs and other regulatory paperwork
Label, date, and properly store all food.
Follow all sanitation protocols.
Have assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.
Work clean and organized. Cleaning as you go.
Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed. This is a team atmosphere.


The ideal candidate will have:
High school education or equivalent.
One year of cooking experience in a restaurant or institutional setting.
Current state sanitation certificate.
Ability to read, write and speak in English effectively to use recipes, prepare meals and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform math to adjust recipes and convert measurements.
Understanding of standard food measurements and equivalents.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and follow tasks through to completion.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff within the department and in other departments.
Willingness to work and interact with older adults.
Must be of legal driving age and have current legal driver's license.


For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Paid Time Off (PTO) six paid holidays
403(b) with a 3% employer match
Fitness center use at most facilities.
Various voluntary benefits:
Life, ADD
Tuition assistance and scholarships
Employee assistance program
Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
Pet Insurance


For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.
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