Cook

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu planning and meal preparation, bringing creativity and personal flair while meeting nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
• Prepare and serve meals that create an enjoyable, dignified dining experience and support residents’ comfort, satisfaction, and quality of life.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and attractively presented in accordance with dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Develop positive, respectful relationships with residents by engaging with them and incorporating feedback into meal service whenever possible.

What it takes to become a Cook with Care Initiatives

• Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
• Willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets.
• Experience in a healthcare dietary setting a plus!

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement savings plan, PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

About the Role

Care Initiatives is a 39-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Correctionville, IA, seeking a compassionate Cook to join our team. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

Schedule/Shifts

Various schedules available to accommodate your needs.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Digital wallet access

Qualifications

Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service. Willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets. Experience in a healthcare dietary setting a plus!

Skills

Quantity food preparation and service skills, willingness to complete training in Food, Safety, Sanitation and Modified Diets, experience in a healthcare dietary setting.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Digital wallet access

Schedule

Variety of shifts available to accommodate your needs.

Application Instructions

Apply today and become part of a team where your compassion, dedication, and care truly matter. At Care Initiatives, we’re committed to helping you grow your career while improving the lives of those we serve.