Cook

American Senior Communities • Indianapolis, IN

3h

About The Position

Become a Cook at Fairway Village and join the culinary team at American Senior Communities (ASC). The Cook prepares and serves delicious, nutritious meals for residents while maintaining high standards of sanitation and food safety. This position is listed as a day shift role.

The Cook follows menus and recipes to prepare appealing meals in the quantities needed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. The role also leads kitchen staff in food preparation, tray assembly, cleaning, and supply and equipment storage. Food must be handled, stored, prepared, and disposed of according to departmental procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.

ASC describes its guiding values as Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence (C.A.R.E.) and says it serves residents across more than 100 communities in Indiana.

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 and 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, 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 according to 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 listed as low as $25.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workforce chaplains and personalized wellness coaching.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off, 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

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