Top 25 Cook Jobs in Independence Ia

Culinary Cook- Full Time
Prairie Hills at Independence —Independence, IA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Organizational skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Cook
Buchanan County Health Center —Independence, IA
- $17.00 - $23.80 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
Food Service Kitchen/Cook
TeachIowa —Oelwein, IA
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Food service experience
- Middle school
Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate
Sam's Club —Waterloo, IA
- $17 - $25 an hour
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Sales
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Cook
Panda Restaurant Group —Waterloo, IA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cook
CADILLAC LANES BOWLING INC —Waterloo, IA
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Prep Cook
Olive Garden —Waterloo, IA
- Cleaning
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Kitchen Assistant
TeachIowa —La Porte City, IA
- Part-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Children
Food Service Worker - Manchester, IA
Consolidated Management Company —Manchester, IA
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Line Cook
LongHorn Steakhouse —Waterloo, IA
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Line Cook | Part-Time | Waterloo Convention Center
Oak View Group —Waterloo, IA
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
3d
Cook
Ravenwood Specialty Care —Waterloo, IA
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Line Cook
Olive Garden —Waterloo, IA
- Cleaning
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Line Cook
Friendship Village Retirement Community —Waterloo, IA
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
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9d
Cook
KFC - FMI llc —Waterloo, IA
- Serving
- Cooking
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Kitchen Team
Panda Restaurant Group —Waterloo, IA
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Email
- Serving
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A —Waterloo, IA
- $11.00 - $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Guest services
- Paid training
- 401(k) matching
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Line Cook
Troon —Waterloo, IA
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Residential
- Associate's degree
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Cook
Summit —Waterloo, IA
- $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- 1 year
- Food Handler Certification
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Restaurant Team Member - Cook
Noodles & Company —Waterloo, IA
- $12 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Military encouraged
- 16+ years old
- Restaurant
- Paid training
- Health insurance

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Culinary Cook- Full Time

Prairie Hills at Independence
Independence, IA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid training
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Volunteer time off
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Food production
Food portioning

Full Job Description

About Arvum Senior Living

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 different states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest region. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Arvum, your purpose and your growth are important to us. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every Team Member can build a rewarding and enriching career.

We provide on the job training with no experience required for most positions.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

Competitive wages
Access to wages before payday
Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
401(K) with employer matching
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
Meals and uniforms

Cook Responsibilities:

Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line;
Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
Great organizational skills a must
Strong communication skills
Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
Must be able to work weekends.

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to WorkCertification for 2025-2026!

A large part of what makes Discovery different from othercompanies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At DiscoverySenior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensurethe lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest valueproposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that theenvironment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. Inaddition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply ofnew energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to otherfar-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world ofsenior living. Discover Your Purpose!

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who weare and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified bycertain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make upthe fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE,ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up aroadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits packagethat includes competitive pay with early access to earned wages, flexiblescheduling, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid timeoff and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and growthopportunities, uniforms (where applicable), and additional perks such as anEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off, and wellness-relatedbenefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebratediversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all teammembers. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level ofresponsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able toperform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation,as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and acceptapplications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text orsocial media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal,state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiringpractices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may becontingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federallyrequired background screenings, which may include criminal history checks,fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registryverification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roleswith direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements underfederal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well asstate-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary byrole and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as acondition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and helpmaintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

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