Evening Shift Cook for Nutritious Long-Term Care Dining

Care Initiatives; Manly (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits including medical, and

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Digital payroll access

Job summary

Manly Specialty Care in Manly, IA is hiring a Cook to join our skilled nursing kitchen team. This full-time evening role supports menu planning, meal prep, and the delivery of nutritious, well-presented meals that respect dietary needs and resident preferences.

The position emphasizes sanitary food handling, teamwork, and compassionate resident interactions within a 43-bed community. Prior healthcare dietary experience is a plus; training in food safety and modified diets will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantity food preparation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Willingness to complete training in food safety, sanitation and modified diets.
• Ability to follow dietary guidelines and resident preferences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu planning and meal preparation per dietary guidelines.
• Prepare and serve meals that are nutritious and attractively presented.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards throughout service.
• Engage with residents to build positive relationships and solicit feedback.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Healthcare setting experience

Education

Food safety sanitation training

Job description

Manly Specialty Care in Manly, IA is hiring a Cook to join our skilled nursing kitchen team. This full-time evening role supports menu planning, meal prep, and the delivery of nutritious, well-presented meals that respect dietary needs and resident preferences.

The position emphasizes sanitary food handling, teamwork, and compassionate resident interactions within a 43-bed community. Prior healthcare dietary experience is a plus; training in food safety and modified diets will be provided.