Cook

Dial Senior Living; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Tuition assistance

Holiday pay

PTO from day 1

Referral bonus

Free meal on shift

Loyalty program

Recognition program

Discounts for mobile carriers

Pay advance

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D

401K

Job summary

Dial Senior Living in Iowa City is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare meals for residents and support the kitchen team. You will help ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and on-time service in a senior living setting.

You will work with the Sous or Executive Chef to adapt menus, maintain clean work areas, and follow dietary guidelines while contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant setting.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents with attention to quality and presentation.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and kitchen/storage areas.
• Assist in dishwashing and kitchen sanitation, as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Kitchen appliances operation

Job description

Cook

Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to resident's lives, but life to their years.

• Birthday & anniversary PTO


• Tuition Assistance


• Double pay on holidays


• PTO accrual on DAY 1


• Referral Bonus


• Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)


• Loyalty Incentive


• Employee Recognition Program


• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T


• Pay Advance Program


• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision


• Basic Term Life/AD&D


• 401K

Position Summary

This position is responsible for independently preparing meals and managing food production. The role supports the Sous or Executive Chef in maintaining high quality of food and safety standards.

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents with attention to quality and presentation.


• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs of residents or to improve recipes.


• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.


• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report to the supervisor.


• Participate in new menu and special menu planning.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and kitchen/storage areas.


• Ensure proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control.


• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery. Ensure proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients.


• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen sanitation, as needed.


• Notify manager of food supply needs and malfunctioning equipment or appliances.


• Assist in the recording of Ready – to – Use – food items into the TELS website. Three items should be recorded for every meal.


• Record cooler, freezer and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.


• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.


• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• 2+ years of cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of food safety and dietary guidelines


• State food-handling and kitchen regulations


• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.


• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.)


• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServeSafe or equivalent certification is preferred