Cook - Springs Valley

American Senior Communities • French Lick, IN

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About The Position

The Cook at Springs Valley Meadows joins the culinary team at ASC to prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals for residents while maintaining high standards of sanitation and food safety. The role involves preparing food according to recipes and menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs, producing appealing meals in the quantities needed, and helping lead kitchen staff. Cooks maintain a clean food-service work area and handle, store, and dispose of food supplies according to departmental procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. Day and evening shift opportunities are available.

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 corresponding to menus that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in the quantities needed.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation, tray assembly, 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.

Benefits

• Access to earnings 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 as low as $25.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce Chaplains and personalized wellness coaching.
• Holiday pay and PTO, with opportunities to earn additional PTO.
• Employee discount programs for travel, retail, entertainment, food, and more.
• Preceptors and mentorship programs.
• Clinical and leadership development pathways.
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities.
• Financial assistance for continuing education.
• Company-sponsored scholarship programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED