Cook FT 6AM-130PM

Silver Birch Living; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on Demand – Get paid when you need

Attendance Rewards

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Invest in Excellence Program

Employee Emergency Fund

Growth Opportunities

Certified Great Place to Work® – 2024

Certified Great Place to Work® – 2025

Job summary

Silver Birch Living in Kokomo, IN, seeks a Cook to join our Culinary Team. You’ll prepare tasty, nutritious meals that help residents feel cared for, comfortable, and happy. Join a caring community that values teamwork and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include timely meal service, portion control, and safety compliance. Prior experience is helpful, ServSafe certification is a plus, and a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Basic food safety knowledge required.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals from the menu in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper portion sizes and attractive meal presentation.
• Check food temperatures and quality to meet safety standards.
• Keep the kitchen, equipment, and work areas clean and safe.
• Assist with food deliveries and proper storage.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Be friendly and helpful to residents and coworkers.

Skills

Strong customer service

Basic food safety knowledge

Food service teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

Silver Birch of Kokomo is looking for a Cook to join our Culinary Team. In this role, you’ll prepare tasty, nutritious meals that help residents feel cared for, comfortable, and happy. If you enjoy cooking and want your work to truly matter, this is a great opportunity to make a difference every day.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Silver Birch

At Silver Birch Living, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a caring community. Our team members value kindness, teamwork, and making a difference, and we support one another in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our residents. We make sure our employees feel appreciated, supported, and proud of the work they do.

We also offer benefits that support your life both at work and at home:

• Pay on Demand – Get paid when you need it
• Attendance Rewards – We recognize reliability and hard work
• Paid Time Off – Time to rest and recharge
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Through BlueCross BlueShield
• Invest in Excellence Program – Rewards for learning and doing great work
• Employee Emergency Fund – Support when unexpected challenges come up
• Growth Opportunities – Build your career with Silver Birch Living
• Certified Great Place to Work® – 2024 & 2025

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and serve meals from the menu in a timely manner
• Ensure proper portion sizes and attractive meal presentation
• Check food temperatures and quality to meet safety standards
• Keep the kitchen, equipment, and work areas clean and safe
• Assist with food deliveries and proper storage
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Be friendly and helpful to residents and coworkers

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma or GED
• Basic food safety knowledge
• Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Food service experience is helpful
• ServSafe certification is a plus

Silver Birch Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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