Part Time or PRN Cook

Bennett Place; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LakeHouse Senior Living is hiring a cafeteria cook to prepare hot and cold menu items across grill, sauté, salad-bar and service line. You will ensure portions align with recipes and maintain consistent quality and presentation.

We value prior senior living experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work weekends. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, PTO and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in Senior Living is preferred.
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food safety.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Attention to detail and presentation of food is required.
• Weekend work availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items on grill, sauté station, salad-bar and service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving according to menu cycle and recipes.
• Taste and assess food quality and palatability.

Skills

Senior Living experience

Food production methods

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

About LakeHouse Senior Living

LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving approximately thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022-2026. LakeHouse is a place where purpose thrives, culture unites us, and opportunity is always present. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, LakeHouse offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Thank you for your interest in LakeHouse Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.

EOE D/V