Cook & Dining Services Aide

Grand Meadow Senior Living; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 54,442,752 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Job summary

Grand Meadow Senior Living in Cresco, IA, is hiring a Cook & Dining Services Aide to prepare and serve nutritious meals and maintain a clean kitchen. The role offers daytime hours with a full-time schedule and an hourly wage of $19.

This position emphasizes safe food handling, resident interaction, and timely meal service. Ideal candidates will be 18 years or older with prior kitchen or food service experience, along with basic cooking and food safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous kitchen or food service experience required.
• Basic knowledge of cooking methods and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals while following established food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, and storage spaces.
• Receive and properly store food and supplies.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
• Interact with residents, guests, and team members in a friendly and professional manner.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic cooking skills

Job description

Cook & Dining Services Aide
19 USD/hr | Full-Time
Grand Meadow Senior Living

Grand Meadow Senior Living is committed to providing exceptional, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment. If you enjoy working in the kitchen and making a difference in the lives of others, we’d love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Pay: $19/hour + credit for experience
• Reliable Schedule: This is a full-time position with daytime hours | Schedule varies as needed
• Meaningful Work: Prepare nutritious, enjoyable meals that enhance residents’ daily lives
• Quick Hiring Process: Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and serve meals while following established food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, and storage spaces
• Receive and properly store food and supplies
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule
• Interact with residents, guests, and team members in a friendly and professional manner

What You’ll Need:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous kitchen or food service experience required
• Basic knowledge of cooking methods and food safety practices

Benefits Information for Eligible Employees:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.