Cook

American Senior Communities; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Cook at a leading senior community, where you'll prepare nutritious meals and ensure safety. You'll play a vital role in enhancing residents' daily lives, with opportunities for career development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Paid training and skills certification

Education and certification reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Discounts on retail, food, and entertainment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling can be earned during employment.
• Prior experience in institutional or healthcare food service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to residents' nutritional needs and menus.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation and manage supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness in the food service area during operations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Become a Cook at Rosebud Village today!

Now Hiring for a full-time cook

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:

• Following recipes and preparing food that meets residents’ nutritional needs according to menus.
• Cooking or preparing palatable, attractive, 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 accordance with departmental procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or GED, or 1-3 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling (can be earned during employment).
• 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 and potential future culinary leaders within our organization.

Benefits and perks may include:

• Competitive wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and additional PTO opportunities
• Access to earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Medical, vision, dental insurance, Telehealth, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Paid training, skills certification, and career development
• Education and certification reimbursement programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Discounts on retail, food, and entertainment

*Benefits may 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!

Our core values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—guide our relationships with residents, staff, and the community. Since 2000, we've delivered patient-centered care across 80+ communities, with staff living locally and knowing the community well. We view our work as a calling.

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

Qualifications and Licenses:

ServeSafe Certification required

All applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws, as detailed in the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.