Part Time Cook - Healthcare facility

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Waters of Chesterfield is seeking a Part Time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following dietary requirements and established menus. You will work mornings, part-time, and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a compassionate healthcare setting.

Ideal candidates are dependable, caring, with strong communication and a professional demeanor, able to adapt to a varied schedule and maintain high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and caring with a professional attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and appealing meals following established menus and dietary requirements.
• Cook large quantities while preserving quality, taste, and presentation.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide suitable alternatives.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices in the kitchen.
• Follow instructions accurately and keep the kitchen organized and safe.

Skills

Dependable

Caring

Professional attitude

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Schedule adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietary experience in healthcare facility (preferred)

Job description

PART TIME COOK

The Waters of Chesterfield

Join a compassionate healthcare team where your cooking skills make a meaningful difference every day. As a Part Time Cook, you'll prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support residents' health and well-being while working in a welcoming environment that values teamwork, quality, and your dedication to exceptional service.

Approximate Schedule:

Part Time Mornings, every other weekend and 1-2 days per week.

If you enjoy cooking, take pride in preparing meals that others enjoy, and have a heart for serving older adults and individuals who need additional support, we would love to hear from you!

About the Position

As a Cook at The Waters of Chesterfield, you will play an important role in creating enjoyable dining experiences for our residents. You will prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following established dietary requirements and providing appropriate meal alternatives based on individual resident needs.

This is an opportunity to use your cooking skills in a rewarding healthcare environment where the meals you prepare are an important part of our residents' daily lives.

What You'll Do

• Prepare nutritious and appealing meals in accordance with established menus and dietary requirements.
• Prepare food in large quantities while maintaining quality, taste, and presentation.
• Follow special dietary restrictions and provide appropriate alternatives when needed.
• Follow proper food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic practices.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and food preparation area.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, caring, and takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a cook; institutional cooking experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygienic methods.
• A sincere desire to work with older adults and individuals who may have limited capacity for self-care.
• A courteous, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• A professional appearance and demeanor.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to accommodate the needs of the work schedule.
• The mental and physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, healthcare facility, or related setting is preferred (NOT required.)
• Ability to prepare a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures and food service practices.

Why Join Our Team?

At our healthcare facility, we want you to know that the work you do matters. Every meal you prepare is an opportunity to bring comfort, nourishment, and enjoyment to someone else's day. We value team members who bring compassion, reliability, professionalism, and pride to their work.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your cooking skills can make a real difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply today!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.