Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Independence, IA, and compensation is not specified. The position supports Prairie Hills at Independence, an assisted living and memory care community managed by Arvum Senior Living. The role exists to prepare and serve menu items that meet the community’s standardized recipes and food-handling requirements. The cook contributes to residents’ dining service through careful preparation, portioning, and attention to food quality and presentation.

What you'll do

• Prepare hot and cold menu items at grill, sauté, salad-bar, and service-line stations
• follow menu cycles and standardized recipes for preparation, portioning, and service
• taste food to assess quality and palatability
• follow food-handling safety practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

senior living

assisted living

memory care

food preparation

food safety

portion control

weekend availability

independence ia

prairie hills at independence

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For eligible employees: early access to earned wages, flexible scheduling, 401(k) with employer match, paid training, advancement opportunities, meals, and uniforms.
• Full-time employees may receive paid time off, holidays, and health, dental, and vision benefits.

Why this role

Previous senior living experience is preferred; experience with production methods, portion control, and food-handling safety is required. Weekend work is required, and on-the-job training is available with no experience required for most positions.

About the employer

Prairie Hills at Independence is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.