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On With Life Cook (Kitchen) in Ankeny, United States
This full-time Cook position works 5 days a week including every other weekend. In each 14-day pay period, you will work 8 weekdays and 2 weekend days. The typical shift is 11am - 7pm, though we have some flexibility on start and end times. Holidays are on a rotating schedule, Cooks work approximately 2-3 major or minor holidays per year (with special holiday pay).
Our Cook positions start at $16/hour for minimal experience. We do annual raises based on budget capacity, and you also have the opportunity for a discretionary bonus at your anniversary. The full-time Cook position is eligible for subsidized health and dental insurance, vision insurance, free life and long-term disability insurance, a 401k match, PTO and long-term sick pay, and other benefits. Please see this link for more details: https://www.onwithlife.org/careers/benefits/. We are also a qualified not-for-profit employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
There is great joy in watching someone do something for the first time after their injury, including enjoying their first snack or favorite meal. Healthy food is a critical part of the recovery process for our persons served, and you can be a large part of that journey, making memories with them along the way. We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. Our kitchen crew is amazing and we are looking for extraordinary Cooks like you to join us!
What do Cooks at On With Life do?
prepare and serve high quality, nutritious meals to persons served, families, guests and staff
adhere to person-specific dietary restrictions or needs
maintain a safe kitchen and dining space that adheres to facility, industry and regulatory standards
An excellent candidate for our Cook position meets the following criteria:
Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions
Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change
Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student
Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard
Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential
Has experience with institutional, hospitality or healthcare meal preparation and kitchen operations
Ability to be flexible with schedule
On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.
