Bistro Cook

Rockford, IL

Full Time

Wesley Willows

Mid Level

Bistro Cook
Wesley Willows | Rockford, IL
$16–$20 per hour | Full-Time | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Rotating weekends

About the Role
Wesley Willows is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Bistro Cook to join our dining team. If you have a background in fine dining, country clubs, or upscale hospitality and take pride in food that looks and tastes great, we’d like to meet you. This is a daytime role with a consistent early schedule, so your evenings are free.

What You’ll Do

Prepare and cook a variety of dishes following menus and residents’ dietary needs
Operate kitchen equipment safely and keep the kitchen clean and sanitary
Help with food storage and inventory, and support special events and functions
Work with the dining team to deliver consistent quality and great service
Adapt to changing needs while keeping the kitchen safe and efficient

What You’ll Need

3–5 years of culinary experience in fine dining, private restaurants, country clubs, or upscale hospitality (required); culinary school training may count toward this experience
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Must be 18 or older to operate kitchen equipment that can be hazardous (required)
Strong knowledge of fine dining standards and advanced cooking techniques

Schedule

Full-time, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Rotating weekends required

Pay

$16–$20 per hour, based on experience

Benefits (for qualified employees)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Flexible spending accounts
Life/AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Telemedicine and mail-order pharmacy
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety The wellbeing of our residents and team members is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe, we ask all team members to receive a yearly flu shot (with medical and religious exemptions available), While we do not require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, we do collect vaccination status in accordance with health guidelines. This helps us keep our community informed, safe, and prepared. Candidates must also complete a QuantiFERON Gold TB Blood Test as part of their pre-hire drug screen and physical.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of skilled nursing services and participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act Screening
National, State, County Criminal Background Checks
Federal and state exclusion screening (OIG/Medicare/Medicaid)
Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana)
Verification of work authorization
Applicable registry verification (CNA. Nurse)
Motor vehicle record view for positions requiring driving

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