Compassionate Cook - Senior Living Kitchen & Care Team

EagleCare LLC; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

FSA program

Free life insurance

PTO exchange for pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac, Indiana, is seeking cooks for both full-time and part-time schedules. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, following dietitian-driven menus, and teaching kitchen staff in a caring, team-oriented environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally 1–3 years in institutional/healthcare food service, with sanitation certification preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow menus prepared by the Registered Dietitian and cook meals in institutional quantities.
• Prepare and present nutritionally adequate meals at proper temperatures and times.
• Demonstrate and educate dietary staff on preparations, garnishing, and presentation.
• Supervise dietary staff with food preparation, tray assembly, cleaning and storage.
• Prepare substitutes to accommodate resident dietary preferences.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Onboarding teammates

Following recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

1-3 years related experience or training

Job description

Hickory Creek Healthcare in Winamac, Indiana, is seeking cooks for both full-time and part-time schedules. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals, following dietitian-driven menus, and teaching kitchen staff in a caring, team-oriented environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally 1–3 years in institutional/healthcare food service, with sanitation certification preferred. Equal opportunity employer.