Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours, PTO & Benefits

RiverView Ridge; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Health, dental, vision, disability, &/

401(k) with match

PTO + flexible hours

EAP & on-demand pay

Career growth

Job summary

RiverView Ridge is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining areas, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in culinary/hospitality, and strong teamwork with a calm, friendly demeanor. Salary offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in culinary or hospitality services.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain food safety standards.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Calm, friendly demeanor and commitment to serving seniors.
• Ability to work independently and assist in supervisory tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menu and recipe guidelines.
• Assist with serving meals in the dining room and maintaining dining areas.
• Wash dishes, clean kitchen and dining spaces, and follow cleaning schedules.
• Maintain proper sanitation and food safety practices; use PPE as required.
• Supervise food requisitions, inventory, and food rotation when the Culinary Coordinator is absent.
• Assist and oversee Culinary/Resident Assistants in food preparation and dining tasks.
• Report unsafe conditions, complete work orders, and respond to alarms or emergency situations.
• Participate in staff in-services, meetings, and safety committees.
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and coworkers; complete incident reports as needed.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety

Recipe following

Teamwork

Supervisory support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

RiverView Ridge is seeking a reliable Cook to support the culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining areas, and assists the Culinary Coordinator to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents and staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in culinary/hospitality, and strong teamwork with a calm, friendly demeanor. Salary offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.