Cook (3344)

Scenic Living Communities; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Premium Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Competitive Wages & Differentials

Referral Bonus

Service Award Bonus

Career Path Development

Tuition Assistance

Engaging Team Environment

Job summary

Scenic Living Communities in Iowa Falls, IA is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Senior Living team. This role prepares meals according to cycle menus, monitors food handling, and creates a restaurant-style dining experience.

We offer flexible shifts with part-time and full-time options, competitive wages with shift differentials, and a family-friendly, care-driven culture. We provide comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education is required.
• Preference is given to persons with Culinary or equivalent training and understanding of therapeutic diets.
• Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation, portioning, and services.
• Serv Safe certification must be completed in the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steamtable transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Assist with inventory.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Culinary training

Food safety

Therapeutic diets understanding

Food preparation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Scenic Living Communities - IOWA FALLS, IA 50126Position Type: Part Time

Scenic Living Communities is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Shifts: In general we offer 4, 8, and 12 hour shifts. We have openings for full-time (30+ hours weekly) and part-time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.

Days: 6am-2:30 pmEvenings: 2pm-10:30pmNights: 10pm-6:30am

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for preparing meals according to cycle menus and monitoring methods of food handling preparations, meal service, and equipment cleaning. This position will additionally create a restaurant-style dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steamtable transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Assist with inventory.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Attend scheduled department staff meetings.
• Attend in-service educational programs as assigned.
• Understand community’s fire and disaster plans, follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent education is required.
• Preference is given to persons with Culinary or equivalent training and understanding of therapeutic diets.
• Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation, portioning, and services.
• Serv Safe certification must be completed in the first year of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Our family of retirement communities are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, including but not limited to electronic cigarettes. We follow CMS and CDC protocols and guidelines.

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