Cook Evenings

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, 401(k), 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

Kingsley Specialty Care is a 43-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Kingsley, IA, seeking a compassionate Cook to join their team. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals that enhance the dining experience and support the health and well-being of residents.

Schedule

The Cook position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of both the individual and the community.

Benefits

Care Initiatives offers a range of benefits to support the well-being of its employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

Pay

The Cook position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:

• 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 is a plus.

Skills

Successful candidates should have:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and procedures accurately.

Benefits

Care Initiatives offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page and submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!