Cook – Weekends

Job overview

The Cook – Weekends role is onsite in Walcott, IA, and pays $16 per hour. Better Living describes its senior living communities as focused on purpose, dignity, joy, hospitality, and personalized support for residents. The cook prepares nutritious, appealing meals for residents in assisted living and memory care, following menus and dietary requirements. The role supports resident well-being and smooth mealtimes while maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen.

What you'll do

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner according to the community menu
• follow recipes, portion guidelines, and dietary requirements
• coordinate meal timing
• operate and clean kitchen equipment
• maintain sanitary kitchen and storage areas
• label, date, and store food properly
• assist with inventory and stock rotation
• communicate supply needs
• interact respectfully with residents
• collaborate with dietary aides and Dining Services
• follow food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

senior living

assisted living

memory care

meal preparation

walcott ia

better living

weekend role

food safety

$16/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) matching
• professional development
• employee assistance programs.

Why this role

The posting seeks genuine cooking experience beyond fast-food or short-order work and emphasizes batch cooking, dietary needs, and safe food handling. Weekend work is part of the role.

About the employer

Better Living at Walcott is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.