Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Prairie Hills at Tipton; Tipton (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefit package

Job summary

Prairie Hills at Tipton is seeking a Cook to prepare hot and cold menu items, ensuring quality and safety in food handling. The ideal candidate will possess organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail. Previous experience in Senior Living is preferred. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, a full benefits package including health, dental, and vision, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. Join us for a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with production methods and portion control required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items, work on the grill, sauté station, and salad-bar.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality.

Skills

Food handling safety

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Arvum, your purpose and your growth are important to us. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every Team Member can build a rewarding and enriching career.

****We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

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.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Thank you for your interest in Arvum Senior Living careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.

_ No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you._

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