Cook

Mather’s More Than a Cafe

Evanston, IL Full-time Barista Posted Jun 26, 2026

Key Details

EmploymentFull-time

About This Role

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 full‑time, hourly position with the following schedule: Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Monday through Saturday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Availability on weeknights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package including a generous paid time off (PTO) program, a 401(k) program with employer match, subsidized parking, and wellness spending account. 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, and life insurance.