Lead Cook

Socket.dev; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Access to DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/yr

Tuition Discounts with university/col‑

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Indiana seeks a Lead Cook to create delicious, resident-focused meals within a not-for-profit retirement community. This role directly impacts residents' quality of life and offers restaurant-style dining in a home-like setting.

You’ll train alongside the Executive Chef, prepare appealing meals, and collaborate in a team-oriented, safety-conscious kitchen that supports person-centered care. Full-time positions available with daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Hardworking, dedicated, caring individual who enjoys serving others.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Side-by-side training with Executive Chef.
• Prepares appealing meals.
• Works cooperatively in a team environment.
• Works safely and in a sanitary manner.
• Operates efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Communication & teamwork

Hardworking & caring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Lead Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The individual in this position is responsible for creating delicious, attractive meals for our residents. This is an important role that significantly impacts the quality of life of our residents. We offer restaurant-style dining for our residents in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. If you have the desire to serve older persons in a faith-based environment, this is the place for you.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: Full Time 10:00a-6:30pm

Shift: Full Time 6:30am-2:30pm

Responsibilities

• Side-by-side training with Executive Chef
• Prepares appealing meals
• Works cooperatively in a team environment
• Works safely and in a sanitary manner
• Operates efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience:

• Hardworking, dedicated, caring individual who enjoys serving others
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.