Cook/Chef – full time only

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in your community that allows you to build relationships and make a difference?

Our Walnut Ridge community is seeking a Full-Time Cook from 10:30am-7:00pm to join their team!

If you are looking for a consistent schedule with reliable hours, and want to serve others, apply with us to learn more! Full time schedules have great benefit options and usually include 8 hour shifts. These positions may include working every other weekend and scheduled holidays.

We offer competitive wages and benefits, including routine pay increases and learning & development opportunities.  PHS strongly supports promoting from within, what ever your long term career goals and aspirations may be.

About Walnut Ridge:

Just inside the I-35 loop, within the Greater Des Moines area, is the suburb of Clive where you’ll find Walnut Ridge senior living community. Convenient access to highway corridors, hospital, walking and biking trails, abundant retail, restaurants and services makes this an ideal location to work.

Our employees are encouraged to enjoy use of a full service wellness center including swimming pool, discounted meals, and other attractive benefits.

This community offers the following care options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care

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. 

• 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.

Rated #1 employer in Minnesota by Forbes!

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high quality housing choices, care and service options for older adults. Nearly 7,000 employees serve 27,000 older adults through 49 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, and through Optage^® home and community services. In 2019 PHS also became co-owner of Genevive, a progressive model of primary care, care navigation and value-based services for over 5,300 older adults in Minnesota. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader concerned with promoting independence, vitality and well-being for those they serve.

We believe employees are the most important resource in our ministry and we are committed to an environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to grow our employees from within, the development opportunities with us are virtually unlimited. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and incredible benefits like education assistance and nursing loan forgiveness.

If you have a desire to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults, consider answering the call and join our team.

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.

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