Cook Assisted Living

Asccare; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading assisted living community as a part-time evening Cook. You'll prepare nutritious meals, lead kitchen staff, and ensure high standards of food safety. Enjoy competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and various benefits while making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience or equivalent education.
• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Aster Place
Aster Place | EC02
741 Park East Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47905, USA

Become a Cook at Aster Place Assisted Living today!

Now Hiring a part-time evening 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:

• Follow recipes and prepare food that meets residents’ nutritional needs according to menus.
• Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, and nutritionally adequate meals in required quantities.
• Lead kitchen staff with 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, and prepare food in accordance with departmental procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling (can be earned while employed).
• 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. We value great food and opportunities for culinary growth. Benefits 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 with Telehealth, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Scholarship, tuition, and certification reimbursement programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Discounts on retail, food, and entertainment

*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!

Our core values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—guide our work and relationships. Since 2000, we’ve delivered patient-centered care across 80+ communities, with staff who live locally and understand the community. We’re more than a job; we’re a calling.

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

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