Cook

American Senior Communities

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our culinary team at ASC and play a crucial role in preparing and serving delicious and nutritious meals, while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and food safety for our residents. The American Health Care Association recently recognized ASC as the 12th largest provider, yet #2 in quality among the nation’s 20 largest skilled nursing care companies. What that means for our team members is the opportunity to work in a company supported by strong clinical standards, proven processes, and a company committed to excellence. It’s something we’re incredibly proud of, and it reflects the kind of organization you can build a career with.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies. Certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.
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.

Benefits

Access your earnings before payday.
Lucrative employee referral bonus programs.
401(k)
FSA program
Free life insurance
PTO exchange for pay programs
Medical coverage as low as $25
Vision and dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues
Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace
Personalized Wellness Coaching
Holiday pay
PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO
Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
Access to preceptors and mentorship programs
Clinical and leadership development pathways
Education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global
Financial assistance for continuing education
Company sponsored scholarship programs
Tuition reimbursement
A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana.
Employee recognition events
Monthly and annual awards.