Cook

EagleCare LLC in; Zionsville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading senior care community as a Cook and play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals for residents. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for culinary leadership. Benefit from competitive wages, health insurance, and more.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to earned wages before payday

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Continuing education and scholarship programs

Tuition and certification reimbursement

401(k) retirement plans

Employee referral bonuses

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Discounts on retail, food, and entertainment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menus and nutritional needs.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation and cleaning.
• Maintain a clean food service work area.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Become a Cook at Zionsville Meadows today!

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

Key Responsibilities of a Cook include:

1. Following recipes and preparing food that meets residents' nutritional needs according to menus.
2. Cooking or preparing palatable, attractive, and nutritionally adequate meals in required quantities.
3. Leading kitchen staff in food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and managing supplies and equipment.
4. Maintaining a clean food service work area during food preparation and service.
5. 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 education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling (can be earned during employment with ASC).
• Preferred: Prior experience in institutional or healthcare food service.

What's in it for you?

Our cooks are leaders in the kitchen and impact residents' happiness daily. They are valued for their culinary skills and opportunities to grow into culinary leadership roles within our 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
• Company-sponsored continuing education and scholarship programs
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Discounts on retail, food, and entertainment

*Full-Time and Part-Time benefits may vary; 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 our relationships with residents, staff, and the community, forming the C.A.R.E. framework.

Since 2000, ASC has delivered patient-centered senior care with a strong local presence in over 80 communities. We are committed to serving with a calling, not just a job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer—Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran and other protected categories.

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