Culinary Aide at Lutheran Homes Society in Muscatine, Iowa

Job Description:

Lutheran Living is looking for one Full-Time Culinary Aide on 1st shift (6A-2P) and one Part-Time Culinary Aide on 2nd shift (4P-7P) to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our independent, assisted and memory care community. Working every other weekend is required within this role. Lutheran Living was recognized as a 2023 recipient of the Bronze -- Commitment to Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL for our commitment to improving the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities with quality care and services. There is a requirement to work every other weekend within these roles.

This position is an integral role that is the heartbeat of this community. We know that our Team's commitment and relationship with our residents is critical in supporting their quality of life and satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-centric environment, excels in innovation and accountability, and has a love for serving seniors.

Lutheran Living is committed to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. These values, in addition to the significance and impact on the service we provide, determine our priorities, inform our decisions, and represent stability to those we serve.

Hospitality

Creating a culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration
Listening attentively and courteously
Honoring the uniqueness and worth of each individual
Extending a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Embracing new ideas, being flexible, and open to change

Stewardship

Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of others
Contributing our time and talents responsibly
Using material, energy, and monetary resources as efficiently as possible
Being predictive in problem solving

Integrity

Creating a daily practice of doing the right things.
Being accountable for and being engaged in the commitments we have made
Building trustworthy relationships with others
Telling the truth
Striving for quality and excellence in all we do

Respect

Cherishing and promoting the worth of all human life
Valuing the dignity of all work
Promoting participation of team members in decision making
Responding timely in communications

Humor

Embracing creativity and new ideas
Learning and growing from our mistakes
Encouraging joy and laughter
Taking the work, but not ourselves too seriously
Having fun at work!

Job Types: Part-time and Full-time

Salary: From $14.42/hr and up

Benefits:

Same Day Pay
Career Ladders with Tuition Reimbursement
Generous/Flexible PTO plan

Standard shift:

1st shift (6A-2P) and 2nd shift (4P-7P). Every other Weekend rotating shifts required.

Weekly schedule:

Rotating weekends and holidays

Ability to commute/relocate:

Muscatine, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)