Cook

Arvum Senior Living, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(K) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Arvum Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare hot and cold menu items at their Des Moines, Iowa location. The role involves ensuring proper food preparation, portioning, and serving to maintain quality and presentation standards. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work weekends.

The position offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with production methods, portion control, and food handling safety required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods according to menu cycle.
• Taste and prepare food to ensure quality and palatability.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 different states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest region. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose‑driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022–2026. We provide on‑the‑job training with no experience required for most positions.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full‑time and part‑time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full‑time)
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full‑time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

Cook Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad‑bar and on the service line.
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Benefits

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, Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1006892