Cook

Located on 50 acres of natural beauty in West Des Moines, Edgewater offers a unique WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living. Featuring lush gardens, waterfalls, and natural ponds, Edgewater provides a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory support, long‑term care, and short‑term rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a resort‑like experience with amenities such as a day spa, five‑star dining, and a saltwater pool, fostering an active and luxurious lifestyle. A Typical Day for a Cook with Edgewater: As our Cook, you will be responsible for creating a personalized, pleasant dining experience for our residents. Our dining venues include Stoneybrook Bistro and Terrace Fine Dining Restaurant, as well as dining rooms in our assisted living and skilled nursing areas. You will get to expand your skills and knowledge with our experienced culinary team and have several opportunities to grow your career. Current Openings: Full‑Time – 11 am – 8 pm . Candidates for this position must be open to working evenings and weekends. Because our restaurants close at 8:00 pm, no late nights are required. In addition to the competitive compensation you’d expect, WesleyLife offers true flexibility. You don’t want to work all the time, and we don’t want you to! In addition, our locations are filled with team members who have one another’s backs and leaders who genuinely care about each team member as a person. We’re committed to creating the best work experience you’ve ever had. Why not give us a look today? Health and Financial Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401K. Scholarship Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year for educational pursuits. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500 per year for furthering your education. Wellness Incentives: Free wellness membership and cash incentives for staying healthy. Educational Discounts: 18% discount at Purdue University Global. Referral Bonus Program: Earn bonuses for referring qualified candidates. Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, and critical illness coverage available. WesleyLife has been named one of Senior Care’s Best Places To Work under a new certification program from WeCare Connect, the survey leader among organizations that serve older adults. This award is extended to only a small percentage of organizations and is based on variables such as speed and efficacy of issue resolution, high participation rates, and high responder rates around satisfaction. With a legacy spanning 76 years, WesleyLife has established an esteemed reputation for excellence, recognized across the Midwest as transforming the aging experience. Committed to health and well‑being, WesleyLife’s networks offer a comprehensive range of services, encompassing brick and mortar Communities for Healthy Living alongside home health, hospice, personal services, adult day programs, transportation, and home‑delivered meals. Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas. WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well‑being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre‑hire health assessment and drug screen. Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Preferred Previous line cook experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr