Lead Cook - Nutritious Meals, Growth & Great Benefits

American Senior Communities; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PayActiv early access to earned wages

PTO & holidays

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Tuition & certification reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Scholarship programs

Employee referral bonus

Wellness support

Job summary

Rosewalk Village Lafayette and American Senior Communities are seeking a Cook to prepare meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs while maintaining the highest sanitation and food safety standards. You will lead kitchen activities, assemble trays, and ensure cleanliness as you handle, store, and dispose of food supplies in accordance with regulations.

We offer both Full-Time Day Shifts and Part-Time options, with opportunities for growth within ASC.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies.
• Preferred: Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares food that meets 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.

Skills

Sanitation & safety

Kitchen leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years related experience or training

Job description

Rosewalk Village Lafayette and American Senior Communities are seeking a Cook to prepare meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs while maintaining the highest sanitation and food safety standards. You will lead kitchen activities, assemble trays, and ensure cleanliness as you handle, store, and dispose of food supplies in accordance with regulations.

We offer both Full-Time Day Shifts and Part-Time options, with opportunities for growth within ASC.