Cook

Become a Cook at Hickory Creek at Columbus Today!

Full Time Days Available

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. 

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:


* 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.

Qualifications:


* Required: 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.


* Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies.

Certifications can be earned while employed with ASC.


* Preferred: Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience.

  Benefits and perks include:


* Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday.  Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.


* Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance.

Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.


* Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO.

Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.


* Career Growth: 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, and tuition reimbursement. 


* Team Culture: A.R.E.

Values:  Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the li...