Day-Shift Cook for Senior Meals | Growth & Perks

American Senior Communities; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness

Life in Balance

Career Growth

Team Culture

Job summary

American Senior Communities in Fishers, IN is seeking a Full-time Day Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following approved menus and safety standards, while leading kitchen activities to ensure timely service.

The role emphasizes sanitation, teamwork, and attention to dietary needs, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits. A strong dedication to resident well-being and food safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience or training.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, if not required by agencies.
• Preferred: Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation awareness

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling Certification

Job description

American Senior Communities in Fishers, IN is seeking a Full-time Day Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following approved menus and safety standards, while leading kitchen activities to ensure timely service.

The role emphasizes sanitation, teamwork, and attention to dietary needs, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits. A strong dedication to resident well-being and food safety is essential.