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Our culinary team prepares fresh, high-quality meals daily for multiple restaurants within our luxury senior living residence-and no two days (or menus) are ever the same.\nIn this role, you’ll work in an ever-evolving kitchen where menus and recipes change regularly, offering the opportunity to grow your skills, stay inspired, and be part of an innovative culinary culture. You’ll help create memorable dining experiences for residents by preparing food with care, consistency, and attention to detail-while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality.\nWe offer competitive hourly pay, full benefits, on-the-job perks, and paid skills-training opportunities, all within a supportive, people-first workplace.\nFull-time and part-time positions are available. Part-time schedules are 30 hours per week, and full-time schedules are 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays is required.\nQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS\n\nRequired:\nKnowledge and understanding of cooking techniques.\nPrior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company preferred\nAbility to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents, and guests and to follow standardized recipes. \nAble to operate kitchen equipment and tools found within the hospitality/health care industry. \nCurrent sanitation certification\nEffective written communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret instructions.\nReliable, predictable, and punctual attendance, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.\nMust be sensitive to the needs of older adults and enjoy working with a senior population. \nAbility to work productively in a team environment\nPreferred: \nFormal culinary training.\nPrior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living company preferred. \nBasic knowledge of therapeutic diets, recipe ingredients, adherence to heart healthy guidelines and other dietary restrictions. \nShifts vary, flexible in scheduling is preferred. \nEnglish Language proficiency. \nThe hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful-and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice. \nHourly Pay Range\n$21.50—$24 USD\nBenefits\nMather offers a competitive benefits package.*\nTeam members are eligible for:\nA generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.\nA 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)\nConvenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)\nWellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. \nBenefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:\nMedical, dental, and vision plans\nPaid Parental Leave\nAdoption Assistance Reimbursement\nTuition reimbursement for continuing education\nExtended illness benefits\nEmployee wellness programs\nShort- and long-term disability insurance\nLife insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.\n*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.\nAbout Mather Place\nMather Place is an independent living rental community for those 62 and better, located in the heart of Chicago’s North Shore in Wilmette, Illinois-a short walk from Old Orchard shopping center. Mather Place includes 179 independent living apartment homes, as well as two restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a library, and more.\nMather Place is located at 2801 Old Glenview Road in Wilmette.\nAbout Mather\nBased in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.\nMather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. 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