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Experienced Lead Cook

CLARK-LINDSEY VILLAGE
Urbana, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2026

About ClarkLindsey

ClarkLindsey is a trusted leader in senior living, offering a full continuum of care in a vibrant, resident-centered retirement community. Our Dining Services team plays a vital role in daily life—providing high-quality meals and warm, personal service that supports comfort, connection, and well-being for the residents we serve.

We are ready to talk to candidates for a Lead Cook position. The ideal candidate is a structured, disciplined, and skillful cook who approaches and completes work with strong attention to detail and follow-through. Banquet experience or a culinary degree are required for this key scratch-cooking position.

This is a full-time position. Shifts require every-other weekend work.


What you will do:

Lead preparation for scratch entrees, soups and deserts, as well as prepping and stocking the kitchen. In this role, you will enjoy the perks of working in an environment that encourages culinary development, supports career growth, and provides new opportunities. If you are a reliable, consistent individual with culinary experience in banquet meal preparation or fine dining, and you enjoy working with older adults, apply today! Friendliness, adaptability and producing consistently quality product are required for this position.


Benefits and Compensation

The pay range for this position is $21.45 - $23.05 per hour, and is based on experience. Bonuses equaling up to 2% of salary annually are available based on performance, generally in the spring and fall each year.

ClarkLindsey offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
  • AFLAC policies including Short Term Disability, Cancer, Specified Health Event and Off-Site Accident
  • Long Term Disability (full-time)
  • Life Insurance
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off Accrual which includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
  • Sick Leave for longer-term illness
  • Bereavement Leave

The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:

  • Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual
  • Complementary Meals while Working
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • On-Site Fitness Center
  • Uniform Purchase Assistance
  • Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA


Job Requirements

  • Previous fine-dining or banquet experience is required.
  • Must be able to push, pull, and or lift a minimum of 40 pounds to a minimum height of 6 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 30 feet.
  • Must possess sight/hearing so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
  • Must be able to function independently.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language.
  • Must abide by ClarkLindsey’s HIPAA privacy and security rules as described in the Employee handbook.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and the general public.
  • Serv-Safe certification required


ClarkLindsey is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $21 - $23

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