Cook Weekends

Care Initiatives; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Care Initiatives is hiring a Cook for Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia, IA. If you are compassionate and skilled in meal preparation within a healthcare setting, join our team to support residents with nutritious, well-balanced meals.

You will contribute to menu planning, prepare and serve meals, and ensure food safety and dietary requirements are met, while building positive relationships with residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete Food Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets training.
• Experience in a healthcare dietary setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu planning and meal preparation, meeting nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
• Prepare and serve meals that are enjoyable and maintain resident comfort and dignity.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and attractively presented per dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and incorporate feedback into meal service.

Skills

Quantity food preparation

Food safety training

Healthcare dietary setting experience

Job description

Oakwood Specialty Care, 200 16th Avenue East, Albia, Iowa, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Oakwood Specialty Care , a 54-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Albia, IA, is now hiring!

Are you a compassionateCook looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, join Care Initiatives as a Cook, where you will provide comprehensive care that truly matters. With over forty (40) skilled nursing communities across Iowa, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

As a Cook on our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our residents and their loved ones.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to menu planning and meal preparation, bringing creativity and personal flair while meeting nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
• Prepare and serve meals that create an enjoyable, dignified dining experience and support residents’ comfort, satisfaction, and quality of life.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and attractively presented in accordance with dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Develop positive, respectful relationships with residents by engaging with them and incorporating feedback into meal service whenever possible.

What it takes to become a Cook with Care Initiatives:

• Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets.
• Experience in a healthcare dietary setting a plus!

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

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Oakwood Specialty Care, 200 16th Avenue East, Albia, Iowa, United States of America