Full-Time Resident Meals Cook — Quality, Timely Prep

United Presbyterian Home; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance (F

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance (Full-Time Only)

Fitness center and personal training

A daycare on campus for employees

Free meal during your shift

Job summary

United Presbyterian Home in Washington, IA is seeking an experienced cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with federal/state regulations and facility policies. The role covers batch cooking and short-order items, with shifts from 5:30a-1:30p or 5:00a-2:00p and every other weekend.

You will follow standardized recipes, ensure proper temperatures and presentation, maintain cleanliness, handle food safety, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality dining services.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required or willing to obtain
• Strong customer service and hospitality mindset
• Attention to detail and food safety practices
• Ability to work early shifts and weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and maintains records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintains high standards of cleanliness and stores or discards excess food per safe handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat; stores food and supply items per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed and reports maintenance or safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Hospitality

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

United Presbyterian Home in Washington, IA is seeking an experienced cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with federal/state regulations and facility policies. The role covers batch cooking and short-order items, with shifts from 5:30a-1:30p or 5:00a-2:00p and every other weekend.

You will follow standardized recipes, ensure proper temperatures and presentation, maintain cleanliness, handle food safety, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality dining services.