Join Mather Place as a Jr. Sous Chef and help lead the culinary operations behind one of Wilmette's premier senior living dining experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who is passionate about exceptional food, team development, and hospitality. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll support daily kitchen operations, coach and mentor team members, uphold the highest food safety and sanitation standards, and help ensure every meal reflects the quality, service, and attention to detail our residents have come to expect.
At Mather Place, dining is more than a meal—it's a meaningful part of the resident experience. Our culinary team prepares scratch-made cuisine and contributes to robust menu development across two year-round restaurant venues and one seasonal outdoor dining outlet, serving residents, their family members, friends, catered events, and to-go dining needs. We are seeking a seasoned kitchen leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces innovation and creativity, and enjoys developing both people and memorable dining experiences.
This is a full-time, hourly position that is 100% in person at Mather Place, located at 2801 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
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.
