Cook

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.

Key Responsibilities of a Cook include:

• Follow recipes and prepare food that meets residents' nutritional needs according to menus.
• Cook or prepare attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in required quantities.
• Lead kitchen staff in food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and managing supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a clean food service work area during food preparation and service.
• Handle, store, and dispose of food supplies in accordance with departmental procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred:
  Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling (may be obtained during employment).
• Preferred:
  Prior experience in institutional or healthcare food service.

What's in it for you?

Cooks are leaders in our kitchen, impacting residents' happiness daily. We value great food and offer opportunities for growth into culinary leadership roles within our communities and organization.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to earned wages before payday with Pay Activ
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and additional PTO opportunities
• Medical, vision, dental insurance, Telehealth, and flex spending accounts
• Education and certification reimbursement programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Retail, food, entertainment discounts, and more

* Full-Time and Part-Time benefits vary; terms apply

About American Senior Communities:

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at ASC.

Our core values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—guide us and shape all our relationships with residents, staff, and the community.

Since 2000, ASC has delivered patient-centered care with a strong community presence across 80+ locations. Our staff are neighbors who serve with a calling, not just a job.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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