Line Cook

ETHIC - Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion - steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with every task and interaction, from personal caregiver assistance to mowing the grass. At Touchmark, we say:

I AM AN ALLY • I AM A FRIEND • I AM A GIVER

We are looking for passionate individuals who love cooking and want to make it a career.

Line Cook - Join Our Culinary Team!

Pay: $19.48 - $21.88/hour

Shifts:

• Dinner Line Cook: 11:30 am - 7:30 pm (Full Time)

Must be available weekends and holidays

Touchmark on West Prospect is the Fox Valley's leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared meals. We are looking for passionate individuals who love cooking and want to build a career in a supportive, low-stress environment.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Cook with fresh, seasonal, high-quality ingredients.
• Enjoy wages comparable to the best restaurants - without late nights.
• Grow your culinary skills with hands-on training and development.
• Work in a team-focused kitchen that values creativity, consistency, and care.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, cook, and plate meals that meet Touchmark's Gold Standard of quality and presentation.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality dishes for breakfast or dinner service.
• Help educate residents and team members about healthy food options.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization at all times.
• Build meaningful connections with residents while making a daily impact through your cooking.

What We're Looking For:

• At least one year of experience working in a high-volume kitchen.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification after hire.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a passion for great food.

Benefits:

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That's why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Check us out at www.Touchmark.com.

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