We are hiring multiple full-time Cooks (mixture of day and afternoon/evening shifts) to provide healthy and homemade meals within a convent home for Franciscan sisters at our Chicago convent home/eldercare facility. Our Chicago convent is located on the north side, near Lincolnwood and North Park neighborhoods.

  • Days (6:30 - 3:00 pm)
  • Afternoons (10:30 am - 7:00 pm)
  • Weekend rotation for all dining staff

We offer GREAT BENEFITS (affordable excellent health insurance, competitive retirement program with matching, up to $1000 employee referral bonuses, annual % pay increases, up to 24 days of paid time off (PTO) per year, PTO payout every year, comprehensive benefits package, and more)!

APPLY TODAY to join a committed dietary team and contribute to the health and wellness of the Felician Sisters who have joyfully served where needed throughout their lives.

General Summary:

The Cook’s primary responsibility is to prepare food in accordance with established menus, recipes, and sanitary standards. This position ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local food service standards as well as the organization's policies and procedures.

Our employees in all departments work together to strive to support the religious life of sisters by contributing to providing a warm and caring convent environment. We believe care partners in all departments should be able to engage in quality interpersonal experiences with sisters and engage in meaningful interactions during the course of every day. We recognize that teamwork and maintaining partnerships among all departments are critical factors toward achieving sister satisfaction and attaining a thriving living and working environment.

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of food service or restaurant experience (working in a commercial or institutional food service environment is a PLUS).
  • Experience in an Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, hospital or other healthcare environment is preferred but not required. SERV Safe certification preferred.
  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

    Benefits for full-time employees:

    • Health Insurance (affordable employee contributions and low deductible)
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Retirement Plan
    • 24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) including Holidays
    • PTO Payout
      • Pay Increases
      • Competitive Pay
        • Employee Referral Bonus
        • Life and AD & D Insurance
        • Short-term Disability
        • Long-term Disability
        • Voluntary Life Insurance
        • Voluntary A, D & D Insurance
        • Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
        • Voluntary Spouse/Dependent Insurance
        • Free Parking
        • Sprint Discount
        • Verizon Discount
        • Dell Computer Discount
        • Well Aware Wellness Program
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        • Emergency Assistance Fund
        • FSNA Care Connection - Deep Discounts on diapers and personal care products
        • PayActiv - Access to earned but unpaid wages before payday
        • Mentor program - Paid mentor orientation and wage increase while serving as a mentor.
        • Clothing Benefit Program for Health Services or Facilities Management employees
        • Ticketsatwork.com - Discounted travel and entertainment benefit
        • Access Perks - Discounted travel and local retailers
        • Perfect Presence Attendance Raffle (Quarterly)
        • Commuter Benefits
        • Pet Insurance

        Visit us at feliciansistersna.org to learn more about the Felician Sisters of North America!