Cook / Universal Worker

Good Neighbor Society; Iowa; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Meadows Assisted Living Community by Good Neighbor Society is seeking a Universal Worker / Cook to prepare meals and support residents daily.

You will follow menus and dietary guidelines, serve nutritious lunch and supper for around 40 residents, and help maintain a warm, clean dining environment while building meaningful relationships with residents.

The role emphasizes hospitality, companionship, and teamwork in a family-like setting with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resident-focused.
• Enjoys cooking and serving others.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve lunch and supper for approximately 40 residents.
• Follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Help plan and prepare meals for holidays, special events, and celebrations.
• Monitor food supplies and communicate inventory needs.
• Create a warm and welcoming dining experience.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.
• Provide supervision, companionship, and encouragement.
• Respond to resident needs with kindness and respect.
• Promote resident independence while offering support.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Assist with meal service and dining room setup.
• Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and inviting environment.
• Participate in activities and special events.

Skills

Compassionate care

Cooking & serving

Team player

Reliable

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Cook / Universal Worker # Cook / Universal WorkerMANCHESTER, IA 52057## OverviewSalary Range$16.50Position TypePart Time## DescriptionMeadows Universal Worker / Cook ### Good Neighbor Society- Meadows Assisted Living### Love People? Enjoy Cooking? Want a Job That Makes a Difference?Join the team at **The Meadows Assisted Living Community**! We're looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic **Universal Worker / Cook** who enjoys creating great meals and meaningful connections with residents every day.This isn't just a kitchen job. You'll be a valued part of our residents' lives by providing hospitality, support, companionship, and delicious home-cooked meals. ## What You'll Do### Cook & Serve Great Meals* Prepare and serve lunch and supper for approximately **40 residents*** Follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines* Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen* Help plan and prepare meals for holidays, special events, and celebrations * Monitor food supplies and communicate inventory needs* Create a warm and welcoming dining experience### Support Our Residents* Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed* Provide supervision, companionship, and encouragement* Respond to resident needs with kindness and respect* Promote resident independence while offering support### Keep Things Running Smoothly* Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties* Assist with meal service and dining room setup* Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and inviting environment* Participate in activities and special events## Why You'll Love Working Here Family-like work environment Opportunity to showcase your cooking talents Build meaningful relationships with residents Training and growth opportunities Fun team events and celebrations Make a difference every single day### Join the Good Neighbor Society family and help us create a place where great food, great care, and great neighbors come together! ## Qualifications## What We're Looking For Compassionate and resident-focused Enjoys cooking and serving others Positive attitude and team player Dependable and reliable Strong communication skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Food service, caregiving, or customer service experience is helpful, but we're happy to train the right person!