Cook/Dietary Aide

Care Initiatives•Manly, IA

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About The Position

Manly Specialty Care, a 43-bed long-term care skilled nursing community in Manly, Iowa, is hiring a part-time evening Cook who works every other weekend. The Cook contributes to menu planning and meal preparation, and prepares and serves nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements, food safety standards, and residents’ preferences. The role supports an enjoyable, dignified dining experience and residents’ comfort, satisfaction, and quality of life. The Cook also builds respectful relationships with residents and incorporates their feedback into meal service when possible. Care Initiatives operates more than 40 skilled nursing communities across Iowa and describes its mission as providing exceptional care and support throughout the healthcare journey. The company states that it is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service.
Willingness to complete training in food safety, sanitation, and modified diets.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare dietary setting.

Responsibilities

Contribute to menu planning and meal preparation while meeting nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
Prepare and serve meals that support an enjoyable, dignified dining experience and residents’ comfort, satisfaction, and quality of life.
Ensure meals are nutritious, well-balanced, attractively presented, and compliant with dietary requirements and food safety standards.
Develop positive, respectful relationships with residents and incorporate their feedback into meal service whenever possible.