Cook

Asccare; Mooresville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate cooks to join their culinary team. This role involves preparing nutritious meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. Cooks are valued leaders within the kitchen, with opportunities for growth into culinary leadership roles. Enjoy competitive wages, flexible benefits, and a supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact the happiness of residents. If you have a passion for cooking and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to earned wages before payday

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Company-sponsored education programs

401(k) retirement plans

Employee referral bonuses

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Retail, food, entertainment discounts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1-3 years related experience preferred.
• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling

Job description

Become a Cook at Meadow Lakes today!

Now Hiring Part-Time Cooks for Day & Evening Shifts

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:

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

Qualifications:

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

What’s in it for you?

Cooks are seen as leaders in our kitchen and impact our residents’ happiness daily. Our cooks are not only valued for their culinary skills but also for opportunities to grow into culinary leadership roles within our communities and 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 with Telehealth and flex spending accounts
• Company-sponsored education, scholarship, tuition, and certification reimbursement programs
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Retail, food, entertainment discounts, and more

*Benefits may vary for full-time and part-time positions, terms apply.

About American Senior Communities

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

Our core values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—guide us and form the acronym C.A.R.E. We have delivered patient-centered care since 2000, with a strong community presence across our 80+ locations. Our team members live in and know their communities well, following a calling to senior care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer—Minority, Female, Disability, Veteran, and other protected categories are encouraged to apply.

This employer adheres to federal employment laws and provides applicants with rights notices. For more information, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.