Senior Living Cook – Day & Evening, Full-Time

EagleCare LLC; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & wellness coverage

Holiday pay & PTO flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Team culture & recognition

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a full-time Cook to join our culinary team in Indiana. The role involves following menus, preparing nutritious meals for residents, and leading kitchen staff in preparation, plating, and clean-up.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), with 1–3 years related experience. Certification in sanitation or healthcare kitchen experience is preferred; ASC values safety and quality in a compassionate senior-care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies.
• 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

Job description

American Senior Communities is seeking a full-time Cook to join our culinary team in Indiana. The role involves following menus, preparing nutritious meals for residents, and leading kitchen staff in preparation, plating, and clean-up.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), with 1–3 years related experience. Certification in sanitation or healthcare kitchen experience is preferred; ASC values safety and quality in a compassionate senior-care setting.