Cook

People Powered; Sigourney (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Cottage Care Center in Sigourney, IA seeks a dedicated Cook to assist with meal preparation and presentation in a skilled nursing setting. You will follow planned menus, maintain portion control, and support a safe kitchen environment.

As a full-time team member, you’ll work Days/Evenings with some weekends, participate in menu planning, and ensure adherence to dietary requirements and sanitation standards. Culinary experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One year of dining services experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other healthcare setting preferred.
• Culinary school experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, special diet instructions, and food safety procedures.
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food served to residents.
• Plan food production to coordinate with scheduled meal serving hours.
• Memorize, record, and understand menu items, abbreviations, plate presentation, and portion sizes.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety procedures

Reliable

Ability to follow recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook – Full-Time

Stone Cottage Care Center | Sigourney, IA

Stone Cottage Care Center is seeking a Cook to join our skilled nursing facility in Sigourney, IA. The Cook assists with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures.

Shift Available

• Full-Time | Days, Evenings, and some Weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food served to residents.
• Plan food production to coordinate with scheduled meal serving hours.
• Memorize, record, and understand menu items, abbreviations, plate presentation, and portion sizes.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One year of dining services experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other healthcare setting preferred.
• Culinary school experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, special diet instructions, and food safety procedures.
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Planned Time-Off (vacation, personal, sick, and state sick)

Benefits, as well as bonuses and variable compensation plans, are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.