Cook Assisted Living

EagleCare LLC in; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; 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 food safety while positively impacting residents' lives. Enjoy competitive wages and various benefits as part of a caring team.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plans

Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food that meets residents' nutritional needs according to menus.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Handle, store, and dispose of food supplies properly.

Skills

Sanitation

Food Handling

Culinary Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling

Job description

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, 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, and dispose of food supplies in accordance with departmental procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

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

What’s in it for you?

Cooks are seen as leaders in our kitchen and impact our residents' happiness daily. We value great food and opportunities for culinary leadership within our communities and organization.

Benefits and perks may include:

• Competitive wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and additional PTO opportunities
• Access to earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Telehealth, and flex spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Educational, scholarship, tuition, and certification reimbursement programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Retail, food, and entertainment discounts

*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 us in all relationships with customers, team members, and the community.

Since 2000, we have delivered patient-centered care across 80+ communities, with leaders and staff who are part of their local neighborhoods, following a calling rather than just a job.

We are an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer—Minority, Female, Disability, Veteran, and other protected categories.

We are committed to informing all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.