Senior Care Cook & Kitchen Lead (Full-Time)

Anew Care; East Lake Estates (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness benefits

Life in balance with PTO

Career growth & education partnerships

Team culture and recognition

Job summary

East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, part of American Senior Communities, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our full-time culinary team in Elkhart, Indiana. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow approved menus, and support tray assembly while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include leading kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and adhering to state and federal regulations. Prior healthcare food service experience and a GED are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification preferred.
• Healthcare/institutional food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares menus meeting residents' nutritional needs.
• Cooks food in quantities needed, ensuring palatability and nutrition.
• Leads kitchen staff in food preparation, tray assembly, cleaning and storage.
• Maintains a clean and safe food service area during operations.
• Handles, stores and disposes of food according to procedures and regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma/GED

Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen equipment (commercial)

Job description

East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, part of American Senior Communities, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our full-time culinary team in Elkhart, Indiana. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow approved menus, and support tray assembly while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include leading kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and adhering to state and federal regulations. Prior healthcare food service experience and a GED are preferred.