Compassionate Healthcare Cook

Care Initiatives; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Digital wallet

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking a compassionate Cook to join our team. FT days and evenings offer opportunities to impact residents during their healthcare journey, contributing to menu planning, meal preparation, and a dignified dining experience.

You will work to ensure meals are balanced, safe, and appealing, while building positive relationships with residents and incorporating their feedback. Prior healthcare dietary experience is a plus, and training in food safety is provided to

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete Food Safety Sanitation training.
• Experience in a healthcare dietary setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu planning and meal prep, meeting nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
• Prepare and serve meals that support comfort, satisfaction, and quality of life.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and presented per dietary requirements and safety standards.
• Build positive relationships with residents, engaging with them and using feedback in service.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety training

Healthcare dietary experience

Job description

Care Initiatives in Iowa is seeking a compassionate Cook to join our team. FT days and evenings offer opportunities to impact residents during their healthcare journey, contributing to menu planning, meal preparation, and a dignified dining experience.

You will work to ensure meals are balanced, safe, and appealing, while building positive relationships with residents and incorporating their feedback. Prior healthcare dietary experience is a plus, and training in food safety is provided to