Lead Cook

Otterbein; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

DailyPay Access

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Sponsorship for CNA classes

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife seeks a Lead Cook to craft delicious, attractive meals for residents in a not-for-profit retirement community. This role supports a restaurant-style dining experience in a home-like setting and contributes to the residents’ quality of life.

Join a faith-based environment focused on person-centered care and a strong internal promotion culture. Otterbein emphasizes a long-standing, non-profit mission across Ohio and Indiana, offering comprehensive benefits, tuition support,

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: hardworking, dedicated, caring individual who enjoys serving others.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  *Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person-centered care
• Low staff-to-resident ratio
• Modern, state-of-the-art communities
• Top-quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement
• And more!
• Company-paid CNA classes
• Training programs
• Strong “promote from within” philosophy
• Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan

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
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude

BENEFITS*

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

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.

In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations, partners can find health plan machine‑readable files (MRF) here: