Lead Line Cook

WesleyLife; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife is seeking a passionate Lead Line Cook to provide exceptional dining experiences for residents in a vibrant community setting. You will join a supportive culinary team focused on joy and quality, with flexible scheduling options and competitive compensation. Opportunity for growth and various health benefits are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Scholarship Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Incentives

Qualifications

• Ability to create enjoyable dining experiences for residents.
• Experience working in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Create a personalized dining experience in various dining venues.
• Expand culinary skills with an experienced team.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At WesleyLife, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meaning — and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. That applies to the people we serve — and the people who do the serving!

We want your job with WesleyLife to help you wake up each day with optimism, to reinforce to you that your potential is limitless, and to illustrate that joyful work is a part of a joyous life. You are a vital life-changer with an insistence on a purposeful life, and you deserve to choose a job that fits the way you’re committed to living your life.

At WesleyLife, we’re looking for candidates who are looking for more. If you insist on joy in your day-to-day work life, consider one of our roles. From clinical positions to hospitality roles to administrative positions, we offer all our team members the opportunity to create joy for themselves as well as the people whose lives they touch.

A Typical Day for a Cook with Edgewater:

• As our Lead Line Cook, you will be responsible for creating a personalized, pleasant dining experience for our residents. Our dining venues include our Stoneybrook Bistro and our Terrace Fine Dining Restaurant, as well as dining rooms in our assisted living and skilled nursing areas.

• You will get to expand your skills and knowledge with our experienced culinary team and have several opportunities to grow your career!

Current Openings: Full-Time and Part-Time, Candidates for this position must be open to working evenings and weekends. Because our restaurants close at 8:00 pm, no late nights are required!

What You’ll Gain

In addition to the competitive compensation you’d expect, WesleyLife offers true flexibility. You don’t want to work all the time, and we don’t want you to! In addition, our locations are filled with team members who have one another’s backs and leaders who genuinely care about each team member as a person.

We’re committed to creating the best work experience you’ve ever had. Why not give us a look today?

Compensation:

• Pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.50 / hourly. Starting pay rate will be based on years of experience. Want to work evenings and weekends? Great - we'll throw in a shift differential!
• Daily Pay App: Opportunity to elect to receive daily payments through our app connected to our timekeeping systems.

Health and Financial Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401K.
• Scholarship Reimbursement: Up to $3,000/year for educational pursuits.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year for furthering your education.
• Wellness Incentives: Free wellness membership and cash incentives for staying healthy.
• Educational Discounts: Enjoy an 18% discount at Purdue University Global.

Additional Perks:

• Referral Bonus Program: Earn bonuses for referring qualified candidates.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, and critical illness coverage available.

WesleyLife has been certified as one of 2023's Great Places to Work!

With a legacy spanning 76 years, WesleyLife has established an esteemed reputation for excellence, recognized across the Midwest as transforming the aging experience. Committed to health and well-being, WesleyLife's networks offer a comprehensive range of services, encompassing brick and mortar Communities for Healthy Living alongside home health, hospice, personal services, adult day programs, transportation, and home-delivered meals.

As recipients of the 'Great Places to Work' certification for the sixth consecutive year in 2023, we take immense pride in our vibrant and positive workplace culture. We actively foster growth and development, dedicated to nurturing your professional journey.

About WesleyLife:

**Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.**

WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, and drug screen.

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