Cook

Accura HealthCare of Aurelia; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Life & AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance

Job summary

Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines is seeking a Cook to join our team. Utilizing culinary and customer service skills, Cooks prepare nutritious meals while forming meaningful relationships that positively impact residents.

You will work with an established dietary team, cross train within the department, and help ensure meals meet residents' care plans, quality, appearance, and sanitation standards. Pay starts at $16.00 per hour, with increases based on experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience serving within the restaurant industry and/or in a customer service role.
• Experience as a Cook within a healthcare setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Cooks ensure that resident meals are prepared per residents’ care plans, focusing on quality, appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare cook

Job description

Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines is seeking a Cook to join our team. Utilizing your culinary and customer service skills, Cooks prepare nutritious meals while forming meaningful relationships that positively impact residents’ lives.

• Work with established team
• Cross train within dietary department
• Pay rate starts at $16.00 increases based on experience

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines is an 89-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with memory support located in Des Moines, IA. We embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you!

We take pride in providing quality, person-centered care, in addition to fostering an environment that team members want to be a part of. If you desire an organization that creates an environment that allows both our residents and team members to thrive, consider Accura HealthCare and join us in being partners in care, family for life.

ABOUT ACCURA HEALTHCARE:

Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages andoperates over 30 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, “to care for others,” while advancing our mission “to be partners in care, family for life.”

OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care

OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.

Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one’s existence.

JOB SUMMARY:

Cooks ensure that resident meals are prepared per residents’ care plans, focusing on quality, appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience serving within the restaurant industry and/or in a customer service role. Experience as a Cook within a healthcare setting is highly desired.
• Ability to read and understand directions.
• Able to interact professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, residents’ families, and employees.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

BENEFITS:

• Vacation time, Sick time & Paid Holidays*
• Flexible Spending Account*
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D*
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance available through education partners

*These benefits are available to full-time employees. 401k is available to FT and PT employees.Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for Sick time regardless of status.

Accura HealthCare, anEqual Opportunity Employer

and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and growing!