Full-Time Evening Cook – Lead Kitchen & Nutritious Meals

American Senior Communities; Beech Grove (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Free life insurance

PTO exchange for pay

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Senior Communities in Beech Grove, IN is seeking a Full-Time Cook for an evening shift to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow approved menus, and maintain high sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role emphasizes teamwork, recipe adherence, and leadership in food prep, tray assembly, and storage. Prior healthcare kitchen experience is preferred; certifications can be earned on the job.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies. Certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.
• Preferred: Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in quantities needed.
• Leads kitchen staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a clean food service work area as food preparation and service is in process.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies, and prepares food in accordance with departmental procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling Certification

Prior Institutional/Healthcare Experience

Job description

American Senior Communities in Beech Grove, IN is seeking a Full-Time Cook for an evening shift to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow approved menus, and maintain high sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role emphasizes teamwork, recipe adherence, and leadership in food prep, tray assembly, and storage. Prior healthcare kitchen experience is preferred; certifications can be earned on the job.