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Northridge Village

Prep Cook

Northridge Village, Ames, Iowa, us, 50011

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Prep Cook Northridge Village

is an innovative, beautiful, 5‑star boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including independent living, assisted living, short‑term rehab, and long‑term care.

We are committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Shifts In general we offer 8 hour shifts. We have openings for full‑time (30+ hours weekly) and part‑time (up to 29 hours weekly) positions.

Days: 6am-2:30pm

Evenings: 9:30am-6pm

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full‑time only)

Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday Premium Pay

Volunteer Time Off

Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials

Referral Bonus

Service Award Bonus

Career Path Development

Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment

Fun & engaging team environment

Role We are seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for preparing meals according to cycle menus and monitoring methods of food handling preparations, meal service, and equipment cleaning. This position will additionally create a restaurant‑style dining experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks.

Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steamtable transfer and maintained throughout meal service.

Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules.

Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.

Assist with inventory.

Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.

Clean equipment and work areas as assigned.

Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.

Follow defined Infection Control procedures.

Attend scheduled department staff meetings.

Attend in-service educational programs as assigned.

Understand community’s fire and disaster plans, follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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