Cook

Cassia Community; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forg

Generous PTO & 403(b)/401(k) with 401k

Health Benefits for Part-Time

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Meadowview of Clive, a Cassia community in Clive, Iowa, is hiring a part-time Cook to join our supportive and energetic team in a commercial kitchen. You will prepare meals for residents with varied dietary needs and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining quality, and assisting with stock and safety checks. The position requires weekend availability and the ability to stand for extended periods in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of commercial cooking/food preparation experience.
• Selected candidates must pass background checks.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must be able to stand for length of shift.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to residents by providing fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
• Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices.
• Observe and report on resident change of condition or changes in ability.
• Participate in meetings and required training to maintain regulatory standards of food service at the community.
• Inspect kitchen for conformance to government and company safety and sanitation requirements.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Commercial Cooking

Food Preparation

Reading Recipes

Fast-Paced Environment

Stand for Shift

Job description

Do you enjoy cooking and learning different recipe variations that will benefit residents who live in long term and assisted care campuses? Would you like to take your skills to the next level and gain hands‑on experience? Meadowview of Clive, a Cassia community in Clive, Iowa, has a wonderful opportunity for a Cook to join our team! Come and join our supportive, energetic and passionate team, where your skills will help make an impact on our community.

As a Cook at Meadowview of Clive you will be working in a commercial kitchen to make specialized meals for our residents. This can include working with dietary needs that require diabetic, low‑sodium and pureed meals along with batch cooking. You will ensure that all food preparation and cooking activities comply with health, cleanliness, and safety regulations.

Position Type: Part‑Time position working a varied scheduled including weekends.

Shift: Days & Evenings.

Location: 3300 Berkshire Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325.

Cook Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional service to residents by providing fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
• Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Observe and report on low stock or high‑demand choices.
• Observe and report on resident change of condition or changes in ability.
• Participate in meetings and required training to maintain regulatory standards of food service at the community.
• Inspect kitchen for conformance to government and company safety and sanitation requirements.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Cook Qualifications:

• 1+ yearcommercial cooking/ food preparation experience required.
• Selected candidates are required to pass background checks.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Ability to stand for length of shift.

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
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet Insurance

About Us:

At Meadowview of Clive, we value collaboration, teamwork, and the shared mission of making a meaningful difference in our residents’ lives. Opened in June 2023near the scenic Clive Greenbelt Trail, our community offers a beautiful and inspiring setting; where you might even spot a few Greenbelt Goats in the spring! Our residents and their families are deeply appreciative of the compassionate care we provide, and we take pride in supporting one another as a team. Here, you’ll feel truly valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. You can always count on us to pitch in and help when it’s needed. 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.meadowviewclive.com/ Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

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