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COOKS - Full Time Day Shift

Generations at Applewood LLC
Matteson, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

Description

COOKS - Full-Time Needed- Some Days & every other weekend (6:00-2:30p) Generations at Applewood, Matteson, IL.


Please do not apply if you have never cooked in a healthcare facility (nursing home, hospital, assisted living). We are not accepting applications from fast food cooks nor people who have no cooking experience shown on their resume.


Generations at Applewood in Matteson, IL, has an immediate opening for an Experienced Cook. This position has an 8-hour shift, either mornings or afternoon/evenings. Must have Food Service Sanitation Certification and be open to taking a cook's test. Good prep skills a must! EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY A MUST! You'll work full time for a week or two for Orientation then as needed mornings or afternoons.


We offer $18.00 per hour, and Opportunity for Advancement! Plus, you'll be working with and learning from our Professional Chef! Generations at Applewood strives to bring an excellent dining experience to all our residents to help brighten their day, improve quality of life, and give them something special to look forward to at every meal.


If you take pride in your work ethic, you seek to expand your professional skills and knowledge in the growing senior health care industry, and strive for career advancement, we want you on our team. Please submit your resume today.


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Generations at Applewood is a 24-hour rehabilitation and skilled nursing community offering quality healthcare services to residents throughout the Chicagoland area. Learn more about our facility at www.generationsapplewood.com.


Responsibilities of the Cook:

  • Prepare food in a timely manner in accordance to dietary requirements
  • Follow standardized recipes in food preparation
  • Inspect special dietary trays to assure they are correct
  • Serve food on the tray line
  • Assist in receiving and check in of deliveries of food and supplies
  • Follow work/cleaning schedules

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Requirements

of the Cook:

  • Must be able to interpret Resident Diet Cards
  • Must have ServSafe Certification
  • Must be eligible for hire based on the IDPH Healthcare Worker Registry
  • Must be capable of following written and oral instructions concerning dietary methods and the preparation of foods and beverages
  • Familiar with seasonings, cooking times and sanitation requirements
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Professional and personable; flexible and have a go-with-the-flow attitude
  • Must have compassion, tolerance and understanding of older adults and their families
  • Have a desire to grow and learn new techniques and skills

Generations at Applewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $18

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