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Description

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Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

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WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution! ?

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About the Role: Cook

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As a Cook, you'll play a key role in supporting the health, happiness, and daily experience of the residents at Hearthstone in Pella.

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As a Cook, you will:

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  Create Delicious Meals: Prepare a variety of hot and cold dishes daily using chef-approved recipes that highlight your culinary skills.

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  Work Alongside Culinary Leaders: Collaborate with Chefs and Food & Beverage Directors while gaining hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.

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  Support Specialized Diets: Help craft meals that meet modified diet plans, making a real difference in guests' health and satisfaction.

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  Maintain High Standards: Monitor food quality, manage portions, and act quickly to ensure every plate meets our service excellence.

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  Practice Smart & Clean Cooking: Follow proper sanitation and waste control practices, contributing to a safe, efficient, and sustainable kitchen.

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Opening:

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• Full-Time and Part-Time
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Qualifications:

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  Culinary education preferred

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  Minimum one year cooking experience

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  Experience with quantity cooking and modified diet preferred

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Community Location: 1742 Main St, Pella, IA 50219

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What We Offer

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We know a great career is about more than just a paycheck - it's about belonging, growth, and making a difference.? At WesleyLife, we provide:?

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Compensation & Flexibility:

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  The pay range for this position is $15.26-$19.23/hour. The starting pay rate will be based on years of experience.

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  DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it - instantly access your earnings before payday

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  Flexible Scheduling: We work with your needs and schedule

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Health & Wellness:

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  Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).

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  Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits

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  Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage

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Education & Career Growth:

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  Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year

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  Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year

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  Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global

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  Ongoing leadership training and development pathways

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Extra Perks:

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  Referral Bonus Program - bring your friends and earn rewards

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  Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact

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  A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support

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  Work-Life Balance

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  Benefits available after 30 days

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Hearthstone, located in the heart of Pella, Iowa, is a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living offering a comprehensive range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term nursing care across three distinct campuses. Embracing a ministry approach, Hearthstone focuses on enhancing residents' lives through engagement, respect, compassion, and joy. We feature an award-winning household model with 16 residents in each home engaging with one another and our greater community. With a commitment to community integration and celebrating the wisdom of aging, Hearthstone invites residents to live purposefully and enjoy a true sense of family and home.

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Why Choose WesleyLife?

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At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job - you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

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WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care's Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We're committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

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Ready to Make a Difference?

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We're excited to meet people who share our passion for service, wellness, and community.

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Apply today and help us continue to revolutionize the aging experience - the WesleyLife Way.

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WesleyLife believes in welcoming all people to our team and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, drug screen, and tobacco screen prior to beginning employment

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Qualifications

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Experience

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Preferred

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• 2 years: Previous cooking experience.
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Equal Opportunity Employer

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.