Part-Time Cook for Seniors – Nutritious Meals & Benefits

American Senior Communities; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness programs

Life in balance perks

Career growth opportunities

Team culture and values

Job summary

Eastgate Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Washington, IN, is seeking a Cook to join ASC's culinary team. You will prepare and serve meals, follow menus that meet residents' nutritional needs, and help maintain high sanitation and food safety standards.

The role offers part-time hours with benefits; prior kitchen experience is preferred, with a GED or high school diploma required. Certification in sanitation is a plus, and leadership of kitchen staff may be involved.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 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.
• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Sanitation practices

Nutrition awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

Job description

Eastgate Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Washington, IN, is seeking a Cook to join ASC's culinary team. You will prepare and serve meals, follow menus that meet residents' nutritional needs, and help maintain high sanitation and food safety standards.

The role offers part-time hours with benefits; prior kitchen experience is preferred, with a GED or high school diploma required. Certification in sanitation is a plus, and leadership of kitchen staff may be involved.