Day-Shift Cook: Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Lead

American Senior Communities, LLC; Danville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earnings

Health coverage options

Holiday pay & PTO

Tuition assistance & scholarships

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Senior Communities in Danville, IN, is seeking a Cook for the day shift to join our culinary team. You will follow recipes to prepare meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs and support a clean, safe kitchen environment within a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes feeding residents with appealing, nutritious meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting with tray assembly and storage. Prior facility experience is a plus, with certifications encouraged where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred sanitation/safe food handling certification; may be earned after hire.
• Healthcare facility experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares meals per menus meeting residents’ nutritional needs.
• Cooks nutritious meals in appropriate quantities.
• Leads kitchen staff with food prep, tray assembly, and storage of supplies.
• Maintains a clean work area during food prep and service.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food according to procedures and regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Nutrition awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Senior Communities in Danville, IN, is seeking a Cook for the day shift to join our culinary team. You will follow recipes to prepare meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs and support a clean, safe kitchen environment within a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes feeding residents with appealing, nutritious meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting with tray assembly and storage. Prior facility experience is a plus, with certifications encouraged where applicable.