Cook

Asccare; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at an established senior care community as a Cook, where your culinary skills will directly enhance the happiness of residents. This role offers the opportunity to lead kitchen operations, ensuring that meals are not only nutritious but also appealing. You will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and education reimbursement. If you are passionate about food and care, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to earned wages before payday

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Education and certification reimbursement

401(k) retirement plans

Employee referral bonuses

Wellness programs and discounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience/training in culinary services.
• Certification in food safety preferred but can be obtained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to nutritional needs and menus.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Handle food supplies safely and in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety

Leadership

Sanitation Practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling

Job description

HC COLUMBUS
Hickory Creek at Columbus | EC02
5480 EAST 25TH STREET
COLUMBUS, IN 47203, USA

Become a Cook at Hickory Creek at Columbus Today!

Location: Columbus, IN

Join our culinary team at ASC and play a crucial role in preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals, while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and food safety for our residents.

Key Responsibilities of a Cook include:

• Follow recipes and prepare food that meets residents’ nutritional needs according to menus.
• Cook or prepare attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in required quantities.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storing supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a clean food service work area during food preparation and service.
• Handle, store, and dispose of food supplies in accordance with departmental procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 years related experience/training; or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling (can be obtained during employment).
• Preferred: Prior institutional and/or healthcare service experience.

What’s in it for you?

Cooks are leaders in our kitchen and impact residents’ happiness daily. They are valued for their culinary skills and leadership potential within the organization.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and additional PTO opportunities
• Medical, vision & dental insurance, Telehealth, and flex spending accounts
• Education and certification reimbursement, scholarship programs
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Employee referral bonuses
• Wellness programs and discounts

*Benefits vary for full-time and part-time roles, terms apply

About American Senior Communities

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at ASC!

Core values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, Excellence (C.A.R.E.) guide our work and relationships.

Since 2000, we have delivered patient-centered senior care across 80+ communities, emphasizing community involvement and a calling to serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran and other protected groups.