Cook

Campbell Street; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Same-day Pay

Paid Time Off

EAP

Job summary

Campbell Street in Sioux City, IA is seeking a compassionate Dietary Cook to provide an efficient, exceptional dining experience for residents at regularly scheduled mealtimes. You will prepare meals in accordance with dietary needs, ensure safety by monitoring temperatures and maintaining clean, sanitized kitchen and equipment.

Join a team dedicated to quality care and resident well-being. You will work with caring staff, follow established procedures, participate in QAPI initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Candidate must be at least sixteen years old.
• High school diploma or in school.
• Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English at a minimum of 8th grade.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves beverages per recipe.
• Performs food preparation, covering, storage, and labeling.
• Serves meals to residents according to schedules and dietary procedures.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Follows safety and quality guidelines and records temperatures as requested.
• Participates in QAPI program to improve care.
• Ensures resident comfort and communicates effectively.

Skills

Communication

English Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Sioux City, IA 51103Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Any

ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET:

Join the Campbell Street team and be part of a company that truly invests in its employees! Proudly Great Place to Work certified, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our staff. We offer unique benefits, including tuition reimbursement, same-day pay, and a matching 401(k), because we believe in taking care of the people who take care of others.

At Campbell Street, we welcome individuals at all stages of their careers—whether you're an experienced professional, looking for a career change, or completely new to the industry, we provide the tools and support you need to succeed. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate those continuing their education, cover all CEUs and license renewals, and provide hands‑on guidance through our clinical, operations, HR, business development, business office, and talent acquisition teams.

At Campbell Street, our Mission is simple yet powerful: Exceptional People. Extraordinary Care. We strive to create a lasting, positive impact in everything we do. Guided by our SMART Values—Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency—we foster a culture of integrity, support, and excellence. These principles shape how we serve our residents and empower our staff, ensuring a compassionate and purpose‑driven environment where everyone can thrive.

As we continue to grow and serve more residents across the Midwest, we are looking for compassionate, driven individuals to join our team.

POSITION PURPOSE:

To provide an efficient, exceptional dining experience with first‑class customer service. As a Dietary Cook you will prepare meals for residents at regularly scheduled mealtimes. Dietary cooks ensure residents receive the high standard of care by providing the appropriate items for each meal in accordance to their dietary needs, ensuring the safety of food and equipment by recording temperatures, and ensuring the kitchen and dietary equipment is clean and sanitized. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Prepares and serves beverages per recipe.
• Performs food preparation, covering, storage, and labeling tasks as assigned.
• Arrange tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
• Serves meals to residents in accordance with established schedules, dietary procedures and resident rights/quality of life principles.
• Delivers nourishments and supplements to the nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
• Assists in maintaining dry storage areas and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non‑food supplies as directed.
• Avoids waste of food items and dietary supplies.
• Clears tables and removes dishes, trays, and utensils from the dining room to the dishwashing area.
• Scrapes, empties soiled dishes, disposes of waste, properly loads dish machine, and operates automated dishwashing solution dispensing systems. Records wash and rinse temperatures as requested.
• Unload dish machine and sorts clean dishes. Washes and sanitizes cooking equipment and utensils by hand as necessary.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, utensils, counters, and preparation and storage areas as directed and according to established schedules, and facility and departmental policies for routine cleaning.
• Bags and dispose of garbage according to established procedures.
• Deliver soiled tablecloths and dietary linens to laundry.
• Reports and documents resident changes in consumption or behaviors appropriately.
• Actively participates in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services on a continuous basis with engagement of residents, family members and staff.
• Demonstrates high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs. Communicates effectively, establishes rapport and maintains relationships with residents.
• Meets requirement of regular attendance to perform job duties.
• Has fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values.
• Follows instructions and completes daily assignments as assigned and is proactive to change.
• Possesses understanding and compassion for the elderly population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

At Campbell Street, we believe in taking care of our employees just as they care for others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Whether you’re looking for great insurance options, financial security, or educational support, we’ve got you covered.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance Policy + Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Same-Day Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At Campbell Street, your well-being, growth, and financial future matter—join us and experience the support you deserve!

QualificationsEDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

Shall have a high school diploma, or equivalent, or be in school.

Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English at a minimum of 8th grade proficiency.

Possesses clear verbal and written communication skills.