Mather · 4 months ago
Cook / Part-Time
The Mather (Evanston, IL)
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $22.25/hrThe Mather is a Life Plan Community located in Evanston, Illinois, dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for older adults. They are seeking an experienced and versatile Cook to assist in preparing high-quality meals from scratch for their luxury senior living residence, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for residents.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing all types of food while maintaining the highest quality and standards
Help create exceptional dining experiences for residents
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques
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
Prior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company preferred
Benefits
A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays.
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.
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 - free to all team members
Company
Mather
Mather is a not-for-profit organization that provides care for older adults to age well.
Founded in 1941
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mary Leary
CEO and President
Mary Schoeggl
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-09-17
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