Job Description
New Perspective Cook is a valuable part of the care team by executing recipes, preparing the kitchen, and creating delicious and dietary meals. We look for caring multi-taskers who are passionate about health, nutrition and food safety for seniors.
To learn more about the day of a New Perspective Cook, click here.
When you join our team, you’ll gain:
Referral Bonus – Earn a bonus each time we hire a new team member referred by you.
Flexible Scheduling – Partner with your manager to create your ideal schedule.
Part Time – What works best for you? We want to make it happen!
Tuition Assistance – We invest in our team members’ development to promote within. Share your career goals with us!
Leadership Support – We will give you the resources, training, and guidance to be successful in your current and future roles. Your success is our success!
Collaborative & Inclusive Work Culture – We value all of our team members’ experiences and backgrounds, and we continue to build dynamic teams. We’re committed to listening to team members’ ideas in order to make some of the best improvements.
Positive Impacts – You’ll make a difference by helping seniors live life on purpose!
Responsibilities:
Follow established corporate recipes or those identified by the Culinary Services Director
Follow all ServSafe, governmental and corporate regulations for food safety and handling
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Adjusts food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment and work areas
Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry ingredients.
Check food and ingredients for freshness.
Arrange and garnish dishes.
Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
Wow our residents and guests with amazing dishes.
Provide resident feedback and make meal recommendations to Supervisor
Promote teamwork, laughter, and happiness every day
Schedule allows no late nights!
Qualifications
High School diploma / GED, or as required by state regulations.
Cook: One (1) year cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting.
Chef: Two (2) years cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification or vocational training/certification in commercial food preparation.
Team Member Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match!
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
Leadership Development & Career Advancement
Real-time Access to Earned Wages
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, or PRN status.
OUR HIRING PROCESS IS QUICK & EASY
Step 1: Application (5-10 minutes) Apply for the position that matches your interest and let us know the best way to contact you.
Step 2: Phone Screening (20 minutes) These quick introductions help us to learn more about your career goals and see if New Perspective is a good fit.
Step 3: In-Person Interview (45 minutes) We want to learn more about you! Share your past work experiences and your future goals. You’ll also get to ask us questions, tour our community, and meet some of the team.
Step 4: Job Offer If the role and community seem like a good fit, we’ll reach out with a job offer. Job offers may even be made at the time of your interview!
New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To learn more about the day of a New Perspective Cook, click here.
When you join our team, you’ll gain:
Referral Bonus – Earn a bonus each time we hire a new team member referred by you.
Flexible Scheduling – Partner with your manager to create your ideal schedule.
Part Time – What works best for you? We want to make it happen!
Tuition Assistance – We invest in our team members’ development to promote within. Share your career goals with us!
Leadership Support – We will give you the resources, training, and guidance to be successful in your current and future roles. Your success is our success!
Collaborative & Inclusive Work Culture – We value all of our team members’ experiences and backgrounds, and we continue to build dynamic teams. We’re committed to listening to team members’ ideas in order to make some of the best improvements.
Positive Impacts – You’ll make a difference by helping seniors live life on purpose!
Responsibilities:
Follow established corporate recipes or those identified by the Culinary Services Director
Follow all ServSafe, governmental and corporate regulations for food safety and handling
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Adjusts food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment and work areas
Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry ingredients.
Check food and ingredients for freshness.
Arrange and garnish dishes.
Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
Wow our residents and guests with amazing dishes.
Provide resident feedback and make meal recommendations to Supervisor
Promote teamwork, laughter, and happiness every day
Schedule allows no late nights!
Qualifications
High School diploma / GED, or as required by state regulations.
Cook: One (1) year cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting.
Chef: Two (2) years cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification or vocational training/certification in commercial food preparation.
Team Member Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match!
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
Leadership Development & Career Advancement
Real-time Access to Earned Wages
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, or PRN status.
OUR HIRING PROCESS IS QUICK & EASY
Step 1: Application (5-10 minutes) Apply for the position that matches your interest and let us know the best way to contact you.
Step 2: Phone Screening (20 minutes) These quick introductions help us to learn more about your career goals and see if New Perspective is a good fit.
Step 3: In-Person Interview (45 minutes) We want to learn more about you! Share your past work experiences and your future goals. You’ll also get to ask us questions, tour our community, and meet some of the team.
Step 4: Job Offer If the role and community seem like a good fit, we’ll reach out with a job offer. Job offers may even be made at the time of your interview!
New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cook I position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.