Part-Time Cook — Nutritious Senior Meals

American Senior Communities; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned wage access

Referral bonuses

401(k)

FSA program

Life insurance

PTO exchange for pay

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a part-time Cook for East Lake to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, while upholding sanitation and food safety standards. You will follow approved menus, lead kitchen tasks, and ensure a clean work area throughout service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to nutritional details, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Experience in institutional healthcare food service is preferred, with opportunities for growth within ASC.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or GED or 1-3 years related experience.
• Preferred sanitation/food handling certification.
• Healthcare/institutional food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Cooks or prepares palatable, nutritiously 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 safety

Meal preparation

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

One to three years related experience

Tools

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

American Senior Communities is seeking a part-time Cook for East Lake to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, while upholding sanitation and food safety standards. You will follow approved menus, lead kitchen tasks, and ensure a clean work area throughout service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to nutritional details, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Experience in institutional healthcare food service is preferred, with opportunities for growth within ASC.