Part Time or PRN Cook

LakeHouse Senior Living; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 34,384,896 - 45,846,528; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

LakeHouse Senior Living in New Albany, IN invites an energetic culinary teammate to join our dining services team. The role focuses on hot and cold menu preparation, portion control, and maintaining high standards of taste and presentation for residents' meals.

This full-time position requires weekend availability, strong organization, and clear communication to ensure timely service and meal quality in a senior living environment offering independent living and memory care options.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living preferred.
• Experience with production methods and portion control.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items, working on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods per menu and recipes.
• Taste and adjust food to ensure quality and palatability.

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 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. We continually 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, working on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and on the service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and 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 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 receive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program, and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V