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Cornerstone Church

Salt Director Resident

Ames, IA · On-site

$67K - $89K/yr

Head out to a local context to you on a "Meeting Day" and sit in with a Salt Director on all of ... Summary: A Salt Director Resident is someone who has been internally selected by a church to be ...

Cornerstone Church

Salt Director Resident

Ames, IA · On-site

$67K - $89K/yr

Head out to a local context to you on a "Meeting Day" and sit in with a Salt Director on all of ... Summary: A Salt Director Resident is someone who has been internally selected by a church to be ...

Garner Farms Senior Living

Housekeeper

Davenport, IA · On-site

$12.50 - $16/hr

Promote teamwork in providing services to residents. * Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions * Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time * Lifting arms above head to ...

Campbell Street

Dietary Aide

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Respect Residents' Rights and comply with Adult Abuse Policy. * Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information * Other duties as assigned by Dietary Manager/Head Cook/Administrator.

Entain

MLRO & AFC Lead (Ceuta)

Akron, IA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • PTO

As MLRO & AFC Lead, based in our Ceuta office, you will report to our Head of AFC - Southern Europe ... Must be resident in Ceuta or willing to relocate to take up the role Additional Information At ...

Arboreta Healthcare

Cook Casa De Paz Health Care Center

Sioux City, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... resident diet specifications, facility procedures, federal, state, and local standards/regulations as may be directed by the Head Cook and/or Dietary Services Supervisor. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an ...

Reliant Rehabilitation

Therapy Coordinator

Sac City, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... resident care conferences, admissions, department head meetings, and community education planning Ensure timely and accurate completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) reporting Oversee accurate billing ...

Campbell Street

Dietary Aide

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Respect Residents' Rights and comply with Adult Abuse Policy. * Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information * Other duties as assigned by Dietary Manager/Head Cook/Administrator.

Reliant Rehabilitation

Therapy Coordinator

Sioux City, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... resident care conferences, admissions, department head meetings, and community education planning Ensure timely and accurate completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) reporting Oversee accurate billing ...

Campbell Street

Dietary Aide

Anamosa, IA · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Respect Residents' Rights and comply with Adult Abuse Policy. * Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information * Other duties as assigned by Dietary Manager/Head Cook/Administrator.

Campbell Street

Dietary Aide

Lenox, IA · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Respect Residents' Rights and comply with Adult Abuse Policy. * Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information * Other duties as assigned by Dietary Manager/Head Cook/Administrator.

Campbell Street

PRN Dietary Aide

Denison, IA

$12.75 - $16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Respect Residents' Rights and comply with Adult Abuse Policy. * Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information * Other duties as assigned by Dietary Manager/Head Cook/Administrator.

Campbell Street

Dietary Aide

Norwalk, IA

$12.75 - $16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Respect Residents' Rights and comply with Adult Abuse Policy. * Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information * Other duties as assigned by Dietary Manager/Head Cook/Administrator.

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HEAD COOK - SPRINGVALE INDEPENDENT LIVING(FT)

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Humboldt, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Head Cook at Springvale Independent Living! This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM(80 hours per pay period).


Full-time employees enjoy a benefits package that includes: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick leave start accruing on your 1st day of employment.


Job Title: Head Cook – Springvale Independent Living

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization:

Responsible for creating menus, ordering, organizing kitchen, cleaning kitchen, and making home cooked meals for the residents of Springvale Independent Living. Provides an atmosphere in which residents are fulfilled and thriving.

Reports to:

Springvale Independent Living Manager

Supervises:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Opening up the kitchen and dining room each morning
  • Getting breakfast items out for residents
  • Checking all temps (dishwasher/refrigerators, freezers)
  • Noon meal preparation for approximately 50 residents
  • Assist in serving the noon meal
  • Ordering and maintaining food and supplies
  • Menu planning
  • Assist with cleaning responsibilities
  • Exceptional people skills
  • Demonstrates cheerful attitude toward residents, family members, and visitors
  • Ability to work well with other staff members
  • Flexibility in work schedule and duties
  • Functions within a budget
  • Perform other duties as required by the position or as assigned

Physical & Mental Requirements:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

X

19.

Pushing

X

2.

Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

20.

Stooping

3.

Light lifting, under 15 lbs.

21.

Climbing stairs

4.

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &

over

X

22.

Climbing ladders

5.

Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

23.

Operating mechanical equipment

X

6.

Light carrying, under 15 lbs.

24.

Operating office equipment

X

7.

Straight pulling

X

25.

Operating motor vehicle

8.

Pulling hand over hand

26.

Ability to see

X

9.

Repeated bending

27.

Identify colors

X

10.

Reaching above shoulder

X

28.

Depth perception needed

X

11.

Simple grasping

X

29.

Hearing (with aid)

X

12.

Dual simultaneous grasping

X

30.

Hearing (without aid)

X

13.

Walking

X

31.

Ability to write

X

14.

Standing

X

32.

Ability to count

X

15.

Sitting

X

33.

Ability to read

X

16.

Crawling

34.

Other (please specify):

17.

Twisting

X

35.

Other (please specify):

18.

Kneeling

36.

Other (please specify):

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Outside

X

13.

Dust

2.

Inside

X

14.

Grease and oils

X

3.

Travel

15.

Solvents

a) car

16.

Radiant/electrical energy

b) van

17.

Slippery/uneven walking surfaces

c) bus

18.

Working around machines with moving parts

and moving objects

d) plane

19.

Working around moving objects or vehicles

4.

Excessive heat

20.

Working below ground

5.

Excessive cold

21.

Working on ladders or scaffolding

6.

Excessive humidity

22.

Working with hands in water

X

7.

Excessive dampness/chill

23.

Vibration

8.

Dry atmosphere

24.

Working closely with others

X

9.

Excessive noise/intermittent

25.

Working alone

X

10.

Constant noise

26.

Longer or irregular work hours

X

11.

Silica, asbestos, etc.

27.

Other (please specify):

12.

Fumes, smoke, gases

28.

Other (please specify):

Minimum educational requirements:
  • High School diploma required
  • ServSafe certification preferred or must be willing to obtain.
  • Cooking & Senior experience preferred
  • Successful completion of BCLS within 3 months of hire.

Work environment:

  • May work outside if grilling
  • Maintains a clean, organized, sterile kitchen
  • Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
  • Shows a positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments and other personnel
  • Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with department dress requirements and wears hospital identification badge
  • Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness
  • Cost effective in utilization of time, equipment, and supplies
  • Willingly cooperates with co-workers and other departments

Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc information:

  • Schedules are subject to change as needed

Acknowledgment:


I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.