Cook/Sous Chef

ASC•Newburgh, IN

About The Position

Become a Cook at Cypress Grove and join the culinary team at American Senior Communities. The role helps prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for residents while maintaining high standards of sanitation and food safety. The Cook follows menus and recipes, prepares meals in appropriate quantities, and helps lead kitchen staff with food preparation, tray assembly, cleaning, and supply and equipment storage. Food preparation, handling, storage, and disposal must follow departmental procedures and comply with state and federal regulations.

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 according to 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 in accordance with departmental procedures and state and federal regulations.