Dietary Cook - Full- Time

Marquette; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Marquette in Indianapolis is seeking a hospitality-focused Cook to join our Health Care Department. You will perform full-scope, hands-on production cooking for residents, upholding food safety and quality standards in a senior living environment.

This role requires a high school diploma; culinary degree is preferred and a minimum of one year cooking experience in restaurant or senior living. Competitive hourly pay of $19–$25; benefits reflect our care-centered culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of restaurant, senior living, or equivalent cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization at all times.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards consistently.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that comply with required nutritional and dietary guidelines per local regulations and facility policies.
• Prepare modified diets accurately per Policy and Procedure.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, efficiency, and strong cooking skills in all food preparation and production.
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service (quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance) and recommend improvements to operations and procedures.
• Represent the community in a warm, welcoming manner that promotes a positive environment for residents and families.
• Support a culture of engagement where quality service and teamwork drive resident satisfaction and community success.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Hospitality

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

When you work at Marquette, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company, one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Marquette is recruiting for a hospitality-focused Cook to join our Health Care Department team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands-on production cooking for residents in our Health Care neighborhood. The Cook is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service, food safety, and cleanliness at all times.

Pay

$19–$25 per hour (based on experience)

Daily Responsibilities of a Cook

• Exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization at all times
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards consistently
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that comply with required nutritional and dietary guidelines per local regulations and facility policies
• Prepare modified diets accurately per Policy and Procedure
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, efficiency, and strong cooking skills in all food preparation and production
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service (quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance) and recommend improvements to operations and procedures
• Represent the community in a warm, welcoming manner that promotes a positive environment for residents and families
• Support a culture of engagement where quality service and teamwork drive resident satisfaction and community success

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year of restaurant, senior living, or equivalent cooking experience required

If you’re an enthusiastic, compassionate professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, we’d love to hear from you!

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