Cook

1 month ago


Evanston, United States The Mather in Evanston Full time

Join a multiple-award-winning workplace as an experienced and versatile Cook who can assist in preparing all types of food, while maintaining the highest quality and standards. You'll join our culinary team, which makes quality meals from scratch for multiple restaurants within our luxury senior living residence. Help us create exceptional dining experiences for residents, and enjoy competitive hourly rates, full benefits, on-the-job perks, and paid skills training opportunities.

This position is for weeknights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

  • A 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.
  • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
  • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
  • Our SELF program, which allows for team members to be reimbursed up to $75 per year for items and experiences that support their self-care, from yoga classes to art supplies to concert tickets
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based 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.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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