Evening Cook — Lead Nutritious Senior Meals in Care Kitchen

EagleCare LLC; Ligonier (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Life in balance

Career growth

Awards programs

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a cook for the Avalon location to join our culinary team in the evenings. You will follow menus to prepare nutritious meals for residents, oversee food preparation, and help manage kitchen operations in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and quality, with opportunities for growth and advancement within the senior care network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes to prepare meals meeting residents' nutritional needs.
• Cooks meals in required quantities while ensuring palatability and safety.
• Leads kitchen staff with preparation, trays, cleaning, and storage.
• Maintains a clean food service area during prep and service.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food per procedures and regulations.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Healthcare experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

Job description

American Senior Communities is seeking a cook for the Avalon location to join our culinary team in the evenings. You will follow menus to prepare nutritious meals for residents, oversee food preparation, and help manage kitchen operations in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and quality, with opportunities for growth and advancement within the senior care network.