Part-Time Cook - Nutritious Meals for Senior Living

American Senior Communities; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness

Life in Balance

Career Growth

Team Culture

Job summary

American Senior Communities in Evansville, IN is seeking a part-time Cook to join our culinary team at Park Terrace Village. You will prepare and serve meals that meet residents' nutritional needs and follow safety standards.

You will lead kitchen staff in food prep, tray assembly, and maintaining cleanliness, with attention to state and federal regulations. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus related experience; sanitation certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling preferred.
• Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience preferred.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

Healthcare/Institutional experience

Job description

American Senior Communities in Evansville, IN is seeking a part-time Cook to join our culinary team at Park Terrace Village. You will prepare and serve meals that meet residents' nutritional needs and follow safety standards.

You will lead kitchen staff in food prep, tray assembly, and maintaining cleanliness, with attention to state and federal regulations. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus related experience; sanitation certification is preferred.