Cook - Elevate Senior Living Dining Experience

Cedar Ridge Village; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Plans

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday Premium Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Referral Bonus

Career Path Development

Tuition Assistance & Certification

Fun & engaging team environment

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Village is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals according to cycle menus and maintain food handling standards, creating a restaurant-style dining experience for residents at our West Des Moines community.

The role requires basic high school education, knowledge of sanitation, and at least one year of health-care food service experience. Serv Safe certification should be completed within the first year. We offer a supportive team and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Serv Safe certification must be completed within the first year of employment.
• Preference given to candidates with culinary training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to cycle menus and maintain food handling standards.
• Monitor temperatures of hot and cold foods during prep and service.
• Create a restaurant-style dining experience for residents.
• Coordinate food preparation and meal service to meet schedules.
• Assist with inventory and receiving of food and supplies.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures at all times.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Sanitation safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serv Safe Certification (to be completed in first year)

Job description

Cedar Ridge Village is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals according to cycle menus and maintain food handling standards, creating a restaurant-style dining experience for residents at our West Des Moines community.

The role requires basic high school education, knowledge of sanitation, and at least one year of health-care food service experience. Serv Safe certification should be completed within the first year. We offer a supportive team and competitive wages.