Cook: Nutritious Meals, Growth & Great Benefits

American Senior Communities; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness benefits

Life in Balance programs

Career growth opportunities

Team culture values

Job summary

Maple Park Village is hiring a Cook to join ASC's culinary team on the Day Shift. You will follow recipes and prepare meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs while upholding sanitation and safety standards.

You may lead kitchen staff during prep, ensure clean work areas, and store and handle food according to regulations. High school diploma or GED required; sanitation certification and healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 years related experience.
• Preferred: Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification.
• Preferred: Prior institutional and/or healthcare service experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Cooks or prepares palatable, nutritious meals in required quantities.
• Leads kitchen staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a clean food service work area during preparation and service.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies in compliance with procedures and regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 years related experience or training

Job description

Maple Park Village is hiring a Cook to join ASC's culinary team on the Day Shift. You will follow recipes and prepare meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs while upholding sanitation and safety standards.

You may lead kitchen staff during prep, ensure clean work areas, and store and handle food according to regulations. High school diploma or GED required; sanitation certification and healthcare experience preferred.