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Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution! About the Role: Cook As a Cook, you’ll play a key role in supporting the health, happiness, and daily experience of the residents at Hearthstone in Pella. As a Cook, You Will Create Delicious Meals: Prepare a variety of hot and cold dishes daily using chef-approved recipes that highlight your culinary skills. Work Alongside Culinary Leaders: Collaborate with Chefs and Food & Beverage Directors while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional kitchen. Support Specialized Diets: Help craft meals that meet modified diet plans, making a real difference in guests' health and satisfaction. Maintain High Standards: Monitor food quality, manage portions, and act quickly to ensure every plate meets our service excellence. Practice Smart & Clean Cooking: Follow proper sanitation and waste control practices, contributing to a safe, efficient, and sustainable kitchen. Opening Full-Time and Part-Time Qualifications Culinary education preferred Minimum one year cooking experience Experience with quantity cooking and modified diet preferred Community Location: 1742 Main St, Pella, IA 50219 Community Location: 1742 Main St, Pella, IA 50219 What We Offer We know a great career is about more than just a paycheck — it's about belonging, growth, and making a difference. At WesleyLife, we provide: Compensation & Flexibility The pay range for this position is $15.26-$19.23/hour. The starting pay rate will be based on years of experience. DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it — instantly access your earnings before payday Flexible Scheduling: We work with your needs and schedule Health & Wellness Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k). Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage Education & Career Growth Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global Ongoing leadership training and development pathways Extra Perks Referral Bonus Program — bring your friends and earn rewards Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support Work-Life Balance Benefits available after 30 days Hearthstone, located in the heart of Pella, Iowa, is a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living offering a comprehensive range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term nursing care across three distinct campuses. Embracing a ministry approach, Hearthstone focuses on enhancing residents' lives through engagement, respect, compassion, and joy. We feature an award‑winning household model with 16 residents in each home engaging with one another and our greater community. With a commitment to community integration and celebrating the wisdom of aging, Hearthstone invites residents to live purposefully and enjoy a true sense of family and home. Why Choose WesleyLife? At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a purpose‑driven community where your well‑being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day. WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We’re committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated. WesleyLife believes in welcoming all people to our team and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well‑being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre‑hire health assessment, drug screen, and tobacco screen prior to beginning employment

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