• Cook/Assistant Cook

    Access Dubuque (Dubuque, IA)


    Cook/Assistant Cook

    Bethany Home

    1 Positions

    ID: 81009

    Posted On 09/08/2025

     

    Job Overview

     

    _Bethany Where Work Feels Like Home_

     

    Please accept this invitation to join the Bethany Home team. We are currently seeking a full-time (32 hours per week) cook/assistant cook. Our team provides compassionate care to elderly people who need assistance managing their health care needs. We provide several levels of care from independent living, to nursing care, skilled nursing care and memory care.

     

    The cook/assistant cook will be part of a team that provides nutritional meals and snacks to residents residing in all care levels. This position will be our evening cook two days per week and our morning cook’s assistant two days per week. Our cooks prepare high quality dishes delivering a menu that delights our residents.

    Responsibilities:

    + Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients

    + Cook food in a timely manner

    + Delegate tasks to kitchen staff

    + Ensure appealing plate presentation

    + Supervise dietary aides and assist as needed

    + Slightly modify recipes to meet resident needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy, soft or pureed)

    + Monitor food stock and assist with placing orders

    + Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items

    + Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients

    + Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

    Requirements:

    + A minimum of one-year industrial cooking experience required

    + Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

    + Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment

    + Pre-employment physical and TB test

    + Excellent time management skills

    + Familiarity with sanitation regulations

    + High school diploma or GED required

    + Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques preferred

    + Schedule availability to work every third weekend and every third holiday

    Job Details:

    + Schedule: 6:00 am –2:00 pm and 11:30 am – 7:30 pm and including working every other weekend and holiday

    + Starting wage: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on previous work experience

    Benefits and Rewards:

    + Health, dental and vision insurance

    + Paid short and long term disability insurance

    + Vacation

    + Paid birthday off

    + Free meal every shift

    + 8-hour shifts (paid lunch and breaks)

    + Paid Holidays (double time)

    + 401K with employer match

    + Life Insurance

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Tuition program

    + Employee recognition events throughout the year

    + Eligible for an annual bonus

    + Opportunities to advance

    + Personal satisfaction gained from doing work that is fulfilling

     

    Bethany has a reputation for providing exceptional care! We offer a positive work environment where all staff work together for the good of the residents. Come join our team.

    EOE

    Primary Contact

     

    1732220955829

     

    Mary Jo Kenneally

     

    Human Resources, Human Resources

     

    563-556-5233

     

    Phone

     

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    Fax

     

    [email protected]

     

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    Job Details

    Categories

     

    Food and Beverage

     

    Health Care

     

    Location

     

    Dubuque, IA

     

    Shift

     

    First Shift

     

    Second Shift

     

    Job Type

     

    Employee

     

    Full/Part

     

    Full Time

     

    Pay/Salary

     

    $18-$20

     

    Benefits

     

    Health Insurance

     

    Dental Insurance

     

    Vision Insurance

     

    Life Insurance

     

    Retirement Plan

     

    Paid Vacation

     

    Paid Holidays

     

    Tuition Reimbursement

    Qualifications

    Education

    High School/GED

    Experience

    1-2 Years

     

    Company ID

     

    908

     

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    1

     

    Start Date

     

    20250908

     

    End Date

     

    20250922

     

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    Bethany Home

     

    About the Company

     

    Since 1923, Bethany Home, a non-profit retirement community, has been dedicated to giving care to the varying needs of every resident. We’re more than just a senior living facility; we're a community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We believe that the heart of our organization is our compassionate and dedicated team of professionals. If you're looking for a rewarding career in healthcare and want to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors, we invite you to explore the career opportunities.