Healthcare Cook: Nutritious Meals, Benefits & Growth

Care Initiatives; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Comprehensive benefits

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls, IA is hiring a Cook for our 100-bed skilled nursing community. You will help plan menus, prepare meals, and ensure nutrition and quality of life for residents in a compassionate setting.

As a Cook, you will contribute to meal planning, serve meals that are appetizing and safe, and follow dietary guidelines and safety standards. Healthcare dietary experience is a plus; training in food safety and modified diets is provided.

Qualifications

• 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 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu planning and meal preparation, meeting guidelines and resident preferences.
• Prepare and serve meals that provide a dignified dining experience and support residents’ comfort, satisfaction, and quality of life.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, well-balanced and presented in accordance with dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Develop positive, respectful relationships with residents and incorporate feedback into meal service whenever possible.

Skills

Quantity food prep

Food safety training

Healthcare dietary experience

Education

Food Safety & Sanitation Training Certificate

Job description

Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls, IA is hiring a Cook for our 100-bed skilled nursing community. You will help plan menus, prepare meals, and ensure nutrition and quality of life for residents in a compassionate setting.

As a Cook, you will contribute to meal planning, serve meals that are appetizing and safe, and follow dietary guidelines and safety standards. Healthcare dietary experience is a plus; training in food safety and modified diets is provided.