Part-Time Cook

Arvum Senior Living; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling options (full-time

Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)

Full benefit package including health,

Job summary

Arvum Senior Living in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Cook to prepare hot and cold menu items across grill, sauté, salad-bar and service line. You will ensure portions align with recipes and cycle menus while maintaining quality and food safety.

The role requires weekend availability, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to presentation. Arvum offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Previous Senior Living experience preferred.
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety.
• Great organizational and communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and presentation of food products is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line.
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Skills

Senior Living exp

Portion control

Food safety

Grill & line cook

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Weekend availability

Food presentation

Job description

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 different states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest region. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose‑driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

Cook Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never‑ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far‑reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members. Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who weare and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified bycertain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make upthe fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE,ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up aroadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits packagethat includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexiblescheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid timeoff and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growthopportunities, uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as anEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-relatedbenefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebratediversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all teammembers. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level ofresponsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able toperform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation,as determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal,state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiringpractices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may becontingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federallyrequired background screenings, which may include criminal history checks,fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registryverification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roleswith direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements underfederal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well asstate-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary byrole and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as acondition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and helpmaintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicantswill be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening throughthe AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

JOB CODE: 1007108