Cook

Cassia Community; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a passionate Cook to create nutritious meals for residents in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy flexible hours with no late nights, while building relationships with residents in a supportive environment. This part-time role values dedication to quality service and food safety.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with experience-based raises

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Must be reliable and self-motivated.
• Background check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all meals adhering to recipes and quality standards.
• Deliver exceptional service to residents.
• Inspect kitchen for compliance with safety standards.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Basic Math Skills

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Self-motivation

Education

Foodsafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Stoney Point Meadows, a Cassia community, is hiring a Cook to join our beautiful campus with highly trained professional, caring, and dedicated staff. Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our residents.

In this role,you can use your skills to create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. There are no late nights in our kitchen! Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our residents. You will be able to build great relationships with our residents, as you may serve your meals to them on occasion.

Position Type: Part-Time

Shifts Available: Flexible Hours

Location: 1900 Stoney Point Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Cook Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional service to residents by leading and motivating team members to provide fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
• Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards. This will also include feature/specials and grill service.
• Perform short-order & batch cooking.
• Inspect kitchen for conformance to government and company safety and sanitation requirements.
• Wash dishes and cleankitchen.
• Review planned meals and take note of special diet requests.
• Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices.
• Follow and understand diet restrictions and modifications.
• Participate in meetings and required training to maintain regulatory standards of food service at the community.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Cook Qualifications:

• Foodsafe certification is a plus!
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with others.
• Must be reliable and self-motivated.
• Background check will be required.
• Will need to wear a uniform.

Cassia Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees

About Us:
Stoney Point Senior Living is a 95-unit senior living community, located in West Cedar Rapids. Our site features art amenities to promote independent living: a work out room, theater, ice cream parlor, restaurant style dining and more! We are proud to have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award in categories for quality of food, dining services, and cleanliness.Our six acre campus is located on Stoney Point Road and 16th Ave; easily accessible!

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care.Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do.We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website:https://www.stoneypointmeadows.com

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.