Senior Living Cook — Craft Nutritious, Home-Style Meals

Better Living; Walcott (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401 (K) matching

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Better Living in Walcott, IA, is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare home-style meals for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. This role emphasizes batch cooking, dietary needs, and strict food safety to ensure meals are nutritious and served on time.

Join a compassionate Dining Services team focused on resident happiness, teamwork, and warm, professional service in a community that feels like family.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant settings.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and accommodate dietary needs.
• Knowledge of sanitation, safe food handling, and kitchen operations.
• Strong time-management and independence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner according to the community menu.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appealing, and served on time.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and proper food storage.
• Assist with inventory and orders; support Dining Services team.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and certifications.

Skills

Cooking experience in senior living

Batch cooking

Dietary needs knowledge

Food safety

Time management

Resident-focused

Job description

Better Living in Walcott, IA, is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare home-style meals for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. This role emphasizes batch cooking, dietary needs, and strict food safety to ensure meals are nutritious and served on time.

Join a compassionate Dining Services team focused on resident happiness, teamwork, and warm, professional service in a community that feels like family.