Cook

Arvum Senior Living; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvum Senior Living seeks a Full-Time Cook for their Cedar Rapids location to prepare high-quality meals in a safe, clean environment. Ideal candidates have experience in food preparation and a strong commitment to quality and safety standards. Join a team committed to excellence and making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1 year job-related experience in food preparation.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes.
• Monitors food items for temperature, taste, and quality.
• Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Safety Procedures

Quality Control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Services Sanitation Certificate

Job description

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living, proudlypart of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies,manages care- and lifestyle-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communitiesthroughout the Midwest inIllinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs hundreds of vital Team Members andiscommitted to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents. Looking for a Full-Time Cook 11am-7pm.

Prep Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
• Monitors all food items to see that at least the minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality are upheld at all times.
• Ensures the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes. Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
• Completes cleaning duties.
• Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Arvum offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

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