Senior Living Cook: Home-Style Meals & Growth

Better Living SL; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Professional development

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Better Living SL is seeking a Cook for our senior living community in Marion, IA. This role focuses on preparing high-quality, home-style meals for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care, emphasizing batch cooking, dietary needs, and safe handling.

The Cook ensures meals are nutritious, appealing, and served on time within a clean kitchen. Ideal candidates have genuine cooking experience beyond fast food, are comfortable following standardized recipes, and can adapt meals to resident

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant settings (beyond fast food).
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and dietary requirements.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation and kitchen operations.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner according to the community menu.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and dietary requirements (low-sodium, texture-modified, diabetic-friendly, etc.).
• Ensuring meals are flavorful, visually appealing, and resident-centered.
• Coordinate meal timing to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Batch cooking

Dietary knowledge

Time management

Communication

Job description

Better Living SL is seeking a Cook for our senior living community in Marion, IA. This role focuses on preparing high-quality, home-style meals for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care, emphasizing batch cooking, dietary needs, and safe handling.

The Cook ensures meals are nutritious, appealing, and served on time within a clean kitchen. Ideal candidates have genuine cooking experience beyond fast food, are comfortable following standardized recipes, and can adapt meals to resident