Job Description
Kisco Byron Park is seeking an amazing teammate with a passion for cooking and delivering high-quality meals. As a Cook, you will play an essential role in preparing delicious, well-presented meals that enhance the daily lives of residents and guests.
Working as part of a collaborative culinary team, you will help create a welcoming dining experience while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and service.
Location: Kisco Byron Park
Schedule: Tues-Sat AM
Pay Range: $21/$22hr
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, cook, and plate menu items with consistency, quality, and attention to detail
- Ensure timely meal preparation to support an exceptional dining experience across multiple venues
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines
- Support meal preparation for special events and community functions
- Assist with inventory tracking and proper use of supplies
- Learn resident preferences to provide personalized service and exceed expectations
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations
- Assist with cleaning, dishwashing, and maintaining kitchen equipment as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least one (1) year of cooking experience
- Knowledge of basic culinary techniques, including mise en place
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Basic computer and POS skills
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays
- Food Handler’s Certification (required per state guidelines)
Our Standards of Excellence
- Live and demonstrate our Principles, Values, and Beliefs in every interaction
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members
- Deliver exceptional service with professionalism and care
Why Join Us
Be part of a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through exceptional dining. Your skills and passion will make a meaningful impact every day.
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-Time Only)
- Matching 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
What do we do?
We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 35 years.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of our pre-employment process. Requirements may include a drug screening, job-related physical examination, TB screening, background check, and any vaccinations or immunizations required by applicable state or local regulations.
Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.