Part-Time Cook

American Senior Communities; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv access

PTO holidays

Health insurance

Career development

Scholarships

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Referral bonus

Wellness program

Discounts

Job summary

Hickory Creek Healthcare is seeking a caring Cook for the Hickory Creek at Winamac campus. This part-time role covers day and evening shifts, with a warm, team-oriented culture focused on resident nutrition and well-being.

You will follow menu cycles, prepare meals in institutional quantities, supervise staff, and adapt meals to residents' preferences. Prior food service experience and sanitation certification are preferred; generous benefits and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference in residents' lives by providing care with compassion.
• Onboard new teammates and be a positive team member.
• Follow recipes and prepare meals per menu cycles.
• Cook meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures and times.
• Demonstrate, educate, and guide dietary staff on prep, garnishing, and presentation.
• Supervise dietary staff with food prep, trays, cleaning, and storage.
• Prepare food substitutes to accommodate resident preferences.

Skills

Food preparation

Meal service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

Job description

Cook opportunities with Hickory Creek at Winamac

Part-Time Days and Evenings

At Hickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom they care. Its a special place for special people.

The goal of Hickory Creek Healthcare is to deliver the best possible long-term care and rehabilitation services to all our residents on a consistent basis every day of the year. To do that, we rely on the strengths and talents of our professional and dedicated employees.

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at Hickory Creek Healthcare?

• Making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve by providing them care and compassion.
• Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates.
• Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menu cycles prepared by the Registered Dietitian.
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures and at proper times.
• Assists with demonstrating, instructing and educating dietary staff on preparations, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Supervises dietary staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience is preferred.
• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling is preferred.

Whats in it for you? Benefits and perks include:

• Earn some of the best wages in the market!
• Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Continued education opportunities with company-sponsored scholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply