Cook

Overview

Put Your Purpose To Work as aFull or Part Time Cook at PHS - Walnut Ridge • We Have a Place for YOU • Apply Today!At Walnut Ridge find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.

Salary: $17.76 - $20.85 - Based on Experience

Walnut Ridge is seeking a Full or Part -Time Cook to join our team. Hours are 6:15 am to 2:45 pm or 10:45 to 7:00 pm. Every other weekend required.

Walnut Ridge is a beautiful senior living community located near I-35/80, adjacent to the walking trails and aquatic center in Clive and in close proximity to several restaurants, retail shops and medical facilities. The campus is comprised of 116 independent living apartments, 44 assisted living apartments, 18 memory care assisted living apartments and a beautiful skilled care center for 60 residents. The campus also houses an exceptional wellness center and warm water swimming pool that employees are encouraged to enjoy.

Address: 1701 Campus Drive, Clive, Iowa

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:

• Free employee meals

• Free Wellness Center access (family members welcome)

• Great walking paths

• Access to bus route

• Attractive comprehensive benefit packageWalnut Ridge is located in the Des Moines' western suburb of Clive in close proximity to Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Waukee.

What Differentiates PHS By prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is.As a faith-based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God’s grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year. All are welcome Presbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and “Love One Another” Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for creating high quality meals and dining experience for customers by preparing and serving attractive, nutritious and palatable meals consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

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Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.

• Knowledge of State and Federal food-handling regulations, including food service operations strong desired.

• Demonstrated compatibility PHS's mission and operating philosophies.

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA

• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans

• Life insurance (AD&D)

• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match

• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance

• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability

• Accident & hospitalization coverage

• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)

• Same-day pay

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• College partnership educational discounts

• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Job ID2026-29043

CategoryNutrition & Culinary

Job Location : CityClive

Job Location : StateIA

CampusWalnut Ridge

TypeFull and Part Time