Cook/Sous Chef

American Senior Communities•Newburgh, IN

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About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves delicious, nutritious meals for residents while maintaining high standards of sanitation and food safety. The role follows recipes and menus designed to meet residents’ nutritional needs and prepares meals in the quantities needed. The Cook also leads kitchen staff in food preparation, tray assembly, cleaning, and supply and equipment storage. Food is handled, stored, and disposed of according to departmental procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. The position is with American Senior Communities (ASC), an organization serving senior-care communities across Indiana. ASC describes its guiding values as Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Certification in sanitation or safe food handling, unless required by state or federal agencies; certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.
Prior institutional and/or healthcare service experience.

Responsibilities

Follow recipes and prepare food for menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in the quantities needed.
Lead kitchen staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
Maintain a clean food-service work area during food preparation and service.
Handle, store, and dispose of food supplies, and prepare food according to departmental procedures and state and federal regulations.

Benefits

Access to earned wages before payday.
Employee referral bonus programs.
401(k).
Flexible spending account (FSA) program.
Free life insurance.
PTO exchange-for-pay programs.
Medical coverage, with options described as starting as low as $25.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Workforce Chaplains and personalized wellness coaching.
Holiday pay and paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and other offerings.
Preceptors and mentorship programs.
Clinical and leadership development pathways.
Education partnerships with colleges and universities, including Ivy Tech and Purdue Global.
Financial assistance for continuing education.
Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.