Part-Time Cook — Nutritious Meals for Seniors

American Senior Communities; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn wage access

401(k)

PTO exchange for pay

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a part-time Cook at East Lake to join our culinary team. You will follow recipes, prepare meals meeting nutritional needs, and lead kitchen tasks including assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies. Maintain sanitation and adhere to safety regulations in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes nutrition, quality, and resident satisfaction with opportunities for advancement and access to ASC benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or 1–3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies. Certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification

1–3 years related experience

Job description

American Senior Communities is seeking a part-time Cook at East Lake to join our culinary team. You will follow recipes, prepare meals meeting nutritional needs, and lead kitchen tasks including assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies. Maintain sanitation and adhere to safety regulations in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes nutrition, quality, and resident satisfaction with opportunities for advancement and access to ASC benefits where applicable.