Recovery Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Prep Onsite

Ivory Plains Recovery Center; Iowa; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite position

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, IA is seeking a Cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals to clients, staff and visitors.

The role requires adherence to dietary guidelines, infection control procedures, and allergy considerations, with responsibilities including inventory, temperature logs, and supervision of kitchen staff. An onsite position with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of institutional food service experience.
• ServSafe or similar food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares foods per menus and dietary guidelines.
• Monitors temperatures and ensures safe, sanitary handling of food.
• Operates steam tables and portions for standardized servings.
• Directs activities of staff assisting in preparation and serving.
• Maintains inventory and proper labeling of supplies.
• Cleans kitchen and equipment following infection control procedures.
• Records temperatures and meal counts daily.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Safety guidelines

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years institutional food service experience

Job description

Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, IA is seeking a Cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals to clients, staff and visitors.

The role requires adherence to dietary guidelines, infection control procedures, and allergy considerations, with responsibilities including inventory, temperature logs, and supervision of kitchen staff. An onsite position with competitive benefits is offered.