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Location: Wilmette, IL

Shift: Part Time & Full time Opportunities 6 am - 8 pm rotating shift

Pay & Benefits: $13/hr

The Hiring Company

Mather Lifeways is a unique, non-denominational not for profit organization based in Evanston, Illinois, founded more than 70 years ago. Mather are dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well by creating programs, places and residences for today's young at heart older adults. They bring the possibilities to life.

Purpose:

To provide timely preparation of quality food for residents, customers, family members, guests and staff according to established policies and procedures, using safe food handling principles.

Requirements

• 1-3 years previous cooking experience
• basic knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques
• ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests
• ability to follow standardized recipes
• Able to operate kitchen equipment and tools found within the hospitality/health care industry
• Current sanitation certification
• Preferred: Formal culinary training.