Cook (PRN)

EagleCare LLC in; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate culinary team where your skills as a Cook will directly enhance the happiness of residents. This role offers you the chance to prepare delicious and nutritious meals while leading a dedicated kitchen staff. With opportunities for growth into culinary leadership, you will be part of an organization that values compassion and excellence in senior care. Enjoy competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional development. Bring your heart to work and make a difference every day!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Access to earned wages before payday

PTO and holiday pay

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Company-sponsored education and scholarships

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 in food services.
• Ability to lead kitchen staff and maintain high sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to menus.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling

Team Leadership

Nutritional Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling

Job description

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 in food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and managing supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area during food preparation and service.
• Handle, store, dispose of food supplies, and prepare food in compliance 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 obtained during employment).
• Preferred: Experience in institutional or healthcare food services.

What's in it for you?

Cooks are leaders in our kitchen, directly impacting residents' happiness daily. We value your skills and offer opportunities to grow into culinary leadership roles within our communities and organization.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to earned wages before payday via PayActiv
• PTO, holiday pay, and additional PTO opportunities
• Medical, vision, dental insurance, Telehealth, and flexible spending accounts
• Company-sponsored education, scholarships, tuition, and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Discounts on retail, food, and entertainment

*Benefits vary for full-time and part-time positions, terms apply.

About American Senior Communities

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities.

Our core values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—guide our relationships with residents, staff, and the community, encapsulated in the acronym C.A.R.E.

Since 2000, we've delivered patient-centered care with excellent outcomes across our 80+ communities. Our staff live locally, fostering community partnerships and a calling to senior care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and comply with all employment laws. For rights information, review the 'Know Your Rights' notice from the Department of Labor.