Cook

Urbandale Health Care Center; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Telemedicine Program

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our skilled nursing team. The role involves day and evening shifts and delivering quality dining experiences for our residents.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, coordinating production with service times, following recipes and safety protocols, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Benefits may include education assistance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Preferred: 1 year of dining services experience in healthcare or a similar setting.
• Culinary school experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and portion standards.
• Coordinate food production with scheduled meal service times.
• Follow recipes, special diet requirements, and food safety protocols.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school experience

Job description

Location: Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Urbandale, IA

Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Cook to join our skilled nursing team. This role includes day and evening shifts and plays an essential part in providing quality dining experiences for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and portion standards
• Coordinate food production with scheduled meal service times
• Follow recipes, special diet requirements, and food safety protocols
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Preferred: 1 year of dining services experience in healthcare or a similar setting
• Culinary school experience is a plus

Career Growth & Benefits

We offer excellent opportunities for advancement, including training to become a Safe Certified / Certified Dietary Manager or a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine Program
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, and State Sick Leave

Education Assistance

• Up to $5,250 per year toward tuition
• Up to $2,625 per year for non-federal nursing student loan repayment

Benefits, bonuses, and variable compensation depend on state laws, job classification, location, and length of service.

Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our residents. Apply today!