Evening Part-Time Cook — Senior Living Kitchen

American Senior Communities, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) and FSA offerings

Life insurance

PTO exchange for pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a cook for an evening, part-time role. You will prepare and serve meals that meet residents’ dietary needs while adhering to sanitation and safety standards.

You will lead kitchen tasks, maintain cleanliness, and follow state and federal regulations. This position emphasizes teamwork and delivering high-quality, nourishing meals in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Preferred sanitation/safe food handling certification.
• Prior institutional/healthcare food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares food that meets residents’ nutritional needs.
• Cooks palatable, nutritious meals in required quantities.
• Leads kitchen staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage.
• Maintains a clean food service work area during service.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food according to procedures and regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Senior Communities is seeking a cook for an evening, part-time role. You will prepare and serve meals that meet residents’ dietary needs while adhering to sanitation and safety standards.

You will lead kitchen tasks, maintain cleanliness, and follow state and federal regulations. This position emphasizes teamwork and delivering high-quality, nourishing meals in a healthcare setting.