Cook - Senior Living, Nutritious Meals & Growth

American Senior Communities, LLC; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned wage access

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off/holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Senior Communities in Huntington, IN is seeking dedicated full-time Cooks to join our Hickory Creek kitchen. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following recipes and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role includes leading kitchen tasks, keeping a clean work area, and complying with state and federal regulations. Prior healthcare food service experience is preferred; sanitation certification is a plus, with opportunities for growth and education

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares food that meets 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 food preparation and service.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies per departmental procedures and state/federal regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

One to three years related experience and/or training

Job description

American Senior Communities in Huntington, IN is seeking dedicated full-time Cooks to join our Hickory Creek kitchen. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following recipes and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role includes leading kitchen tasks, keeping a clean work area, and complying with state and federal regulations. Prior healthcare food service experience is preferred; sanitation certification is a plus, with opportunities for growth and education