Part-Time Evening Cook & Dietary Aide – Nourish & Grow

Care Initiatives; State Center (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement

PTO

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Digital wallet access

Job summary

State Center Specialty Care in State Center, IA invites applications for a Cook on a part-time evening schedule. Join Care Initiatives to help deliver nutritious meals and compassionate service in a 45-bed long-term care setting.

You will assist with menu planning, meal preparation, and serving, while ensuring dietary requirements and safety standards are met. Experience in healthcare dietary roles is a plus, with opportunities for training and growth.

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 nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
• Prepare and serve meals that are nutritious, enjoyable, and dignified for residents.
• Ensure meals are well-balanced, appealing, and meet dietary requirements and food-safety standards.
• Develop positive relationships with residents and incorporate feedback into service.

Skills

Quantity food preparation

Job description

State Center Specialty Care in State Center, IA invites applications for a Cook on a part-time evening schedule. Join Care Initiatives to help deliver nutritious meals and compassionate service in a 45-bed long-term care setting.

You will assist with menu planning, meal preparation, and serving, while ensuring dietary requirements and safety standards are met. Experience in healthcare dietary roles is a plus, with opportunities for training and growth.