Cook

Care Initiatives

    Full Time
Cook West Ridge Specialty Care - Knoxville Knoxville, IA


Are you looking to be a part of a fun team that positively impacts your community? At Care Initiatives we’re committed to celebrating life and helping those in our care live to the fullest. We love helping people gain their highest level of independence and quality of life during their time with us. Care Initiatives is the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. As a non-profit organization, we have proudly been investing millions of dollars into the communities we serve since 1989. Care Initiatives serves roughly 2800 Iowans through skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and hospice locations. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life’s transitions. “Always Learn” is one of our Core Values. We want you to learn and grow with us. Apply today to start your exciting new career with us!

As part of the dietary services team our staff assures that meals are properly prepared and served following strict sanitation, preparation and handling guidelines. We are looking for candidates who are committed to our values of serving others with compassion, working well as a team and providing consistently high quality meals.
Food not only provides nourishment but also brings people together, and as a Cook you play a vital role in helping us to create community and a great experience for the people we serve.
We are willing to train a dedicated and talented candidate for this great opportunity to start their career in the dietary area of the healthcare industry.
We offer excellent benefits and career growth opportunities!
  • Paid time off plus vacation payout program
  • Four different great medical plan choices!
  • HSA and FSA Programs
  • Two different dental coverage plan options
  • Vision
  • Retirement 403(b) Savings plan
  • Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Critical illness and Accident Coverage Plans
  • Excellent advancement and transfer opportunities statewide
  • LPN and RN tuition assistance programs to grow your career
  • Doctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships, fitness equipment, ID Theft Protections, Be Well 24/7
  • Discount Programs on Verizon Wireless and hotel, theme park tickets, electronics, appliances, apparel and more!
Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14 , 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.

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