Senior Living Cook — Create Nutritious, Guest-Focused Meals

Brandon Wilde; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm welcome

Courteous respect

Anticipate needs

Timely responses

Accountability

Make you feel important

Value differences

Help beyond expectations

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Job summary

Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a dedicated cook to join our senior living community. You will prepare and present meals, ensure dietary and quality standards, and contribute to a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents.

The role requires at least two years of culinary training or equivalent experience, a strong teamwork mindset, and a commitment to hospitality. We offer competitive hourly pay and a supportive team dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years formal culinary training program with degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization at all times.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria and correctly prepare diets per policy.
• Exhibit cooking speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service quality, quantity, temperature and appearance; propose revisions to improve service.
• Represent the community in a warm, inviting manner to create a positive dining atmosphere.
• Support driving top-line revenue and occupancy through engagement and service quality.

Skills

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary training program (2+ years)

Job description

Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a dedicated cook to join our senior living community. You will prepare and present meals, ensure dietary and quality standards, and contribute to a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents.

The role requires at least two years of culinary training or equivalent experience, a strong teamwork mindset, and a commitment to hospitality. We offer competitive hourly pay and a supportive team dedicated to compassionate care.