Top 244 Personal cook Jobs in Highland Park Il

Cook
Mather Place —Wilmette, IL
- $21.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- English
- Residential
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Personal Chef - Chicago
Friend that Cooks —Chicago, IL
- $26.01 - $27.01 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Reliable transportation
- Senior level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Cook - Loyola - Downtown Catering
Aramark —Chicago, IL
- $27.55 an hour
- Basic math
- Cleaning
- Fair chance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Cook
Park Hyatt Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $27.33 an hour
- Overtime
- Hotel
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Full-Time Cook / Food Service Staff
Glenview School District 34 —Glenview, IL
- $17.20 - $21.16 an hour
- Online Application
- School experience
- Customer service
- Word processing
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Cook
The Mather in Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $21.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- English
- Residential
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Lead Cook - Loyola Univ./Simpson
Aramark —Chicago, IL
- $29 an hour
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Cook
The Bricton Group —Northbrook, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Line Cook
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants —Wheeling, IL
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Line Cook
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants —Kildeer, IL
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Lead Cook - North American Corporation
Aramark —Glenview, IL
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Cook (full-time; $21.09 an hour)
CJE SeniorLife —Deerfield, IL
- $21.09 an hour
- Extended hours
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
13d
Cook III
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Winnetka, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Quick Apply
13d
Cook I
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Gurnee, IL
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
Cook I
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Gurnee, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
Quick Apply
Prep Cook / Kitchen Trainee — No Experience, We Train You! | Schaumburg
Frato's Culinary Kitchen - Schaumburg —Schaumburg, IL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Sales
- Cooking
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
Cook
Uline —Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Cook III
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Wilmette, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Quick Apply
Line Cook
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants —Oak Brook, IL
- $15 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Cook II - Seasonal (Commissary)
Marriott International, Inc —Chicago, IL
- $27.34 - $28.09 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Entry level

I want to receive the latest job alert for personal cook in highland park il

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Cook

Mather Place -
Wilmette, IL

Quick Apply

Job Details

Part-time
$21.50 - $24.00 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Recipe adherence
Sanitation
Working with seniors
Food preparation equipment operation

Full Job Description

Join a multiple‑award‑winning workplace as a skilled and adaptable Cook in a fast‑paced, from‑scratch kitchen environment where creativity, quality, and teamwork come together. Our culinary team prepares fresh, high‑quality meals daily for multiple restaurants within our luxury senior living residence—and no two days (or menus) are ever the same.

In this role, you'll work in an ever‑evolving kitchen where menus and recipes change regularly, offering the opportunity to grow your skills, stay inspired, and be part of an innovative culinary culture. You'll help create memorable dining experiences for residents by preparing food with care, consistency, and attention to detail—while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and hospitality.

We offer competitive hourly pay, full benefits, on‑the‑job perks, and paid skills‑training opportunities, all within a supportive, people‑first workplace.

This is a part-time hourly position (30 hours a week). Flexibility to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

Knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques.
Prior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel or senior living company preferred
Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents, and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
Able to operate kitchen equipment and tools found within the hospitality/health care industry.
Current sanitation certification
Effective written communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret instructions.
Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.
Must be sensitive to the needs of older adults and enjoy working with a senior population.
Ability to work productively in a team environment

Preferred:

Formal culinary training.
Prior experience within a high-quality restaurant, country club, hotel, or senior living company preferred.
Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets, recipe ingredients, adherence to heart healthy guidelines and other dietary restrictions.
Shifts vary, flexible in scheduling is preferred.
English Language proficiency.

#INDM123

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)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

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

About Mather Place

Mather Place is an independent living rental community for those 62 and better, located in the heart of Chicago's North Shore in Wilmette, Illinois—a short walk from Old Orchard shopping center. Mather Place includes 179 independent living apartment homes, as well as two restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a library, and more.

Mather Place is located at 2801 Old Glenview Road in Wilmette.

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 an inclusive 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.

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

personal cook jobs in highland park il

Cook

Personal Chef - Chicago

Cook - Loyola - Downtown Catering

Cook

Full-Time Cook / Food Service Staff

Cook

Lead Cook - Loyola Univ./Simpson

Cook

Line Cook

Line Cook

Lead Cook - North American Corporation

Cook (full-time; $21.09 an hour)

Cook III

Cook I

Cook I

Prep Cook / Kitchen Trainee — No Experience, We Train You! | Schaumburg

Cook

Cook III

Line Cook

Cook II - Seasonal (Commissary)

I want to receive the latest job alert for personal cook in highland park il

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected