Cook

American Senior Communities; Mooresville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a caring and dedicated culinary team at an established senior community where your cooking skills will directly enhance the quality of life for residents. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This position offers opportunities for growth and leadership within a supportive environment that values compassion and accountability. With competitive wages and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to earned wages before payday

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid training and skills certification

Scholarship programs

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Referral Bonus program

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Retail, food, and entertainment discounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in food service preferred.
• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling can be earned while employed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to nutritional needs.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation and sanitation.

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 Lake 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, nutritious meals while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and food safety for our residents.

Key Responsibilities of a Cook include:

• Following recipes and preparing food according to menus that meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Cooking or preparing palatable, attractive, and nutritionally adequate meals in required quantities.
• Leading kitchen staff in food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and managing supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining a clean food service work area during food preparation and service.
• Handling, storing, and disposing of food supplies in compliance with departmental procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

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

What’s in it for you?

Cooks are leaders in our kitchen, directly impacting residents’ happiness daily. They are valued team members for their culinary skills and opportunities for growth into leadership roles within our communities and organization.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to earned wages before payday via PayActiv
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and additional PTO opportunities
• Medical, vision, dental insurance, Telehealth, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid training, skills certification, and career development
• Scholarship programs, tuition and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Retail, food, and entertainment discounts

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

About American Senior Communities

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!

Our core values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—guide our relationships with residents, team members, and the community. Since 2000, we've delivered patient-centered care through our 80+ locations, each embedded in its local neighborhood. Our staff and leaders live locally and know the community well. We see ourselves not just as employees but as caregivers following a calling.

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