Cook / Culinary Assistant

Cassia Community; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior care organization is seeking full-time or part-time Cook/Culinary Assistants. Responsibilities include food preparation and ensuring quality meal service to residents. Generous benefits include paid time off and health coverage available for full-time staff, with comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Competitive wages with credit for experience

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) or 401(k) with employer match

Healthcare, dental, and vision options

Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families.
• Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Basic Math Skills

Job description

Do you enjoy serving others? Meadowview of Johnston is hiring Full-Time orPart-Time Cook/ Culinary Assistants to join our team! We offer generous benefits and on-the-job training.

Our senior care campus just opened in 2022 in Johnston, which is vibrant and known for annual festivals, music, and togetherness.Our Dietary Aidesserve residents, employees, and family members’ meals.Our Culinary Department is a great group to work with and are valued by the staff and residents alike.

There are Full-Time orPart-Time, benefit eligible positions available working varied schedules including every other weekend.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) or 401(k) with employer match
• Healthcare, dental, health savings, vision, life, disability, & flex spending options for Full-Time employees
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Discount Program
• Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs
• Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members

Cook/ Culinary Assistant responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families.
• Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
• Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices.
• Assist with food preparation and serving meals to residents.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department.
• Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining rooms.
• Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Cook/ Culinary Assistant skills and requirements:

• Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred, but not required. We will train you!
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.

Location:

Meadowview of Johnstonis a part of Cassia. Address: 5555 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131

Landmarks: A top suburb of Des Moines, Johnston is vibrant and known for annual festivals, music, and togetherness. We are located 10 minutes away from Merle Hay Mall, Terra Park, and Terra Lake. We are mere minutes away from the post office, Hy-Vee, Panera Bread, and multiple other businesses and restaurants.

About Us:

Cassia is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with over 200 years of experience caring for those in need. Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. We take pride in providing compassionate care for our residents by embracing our eight values and service standards: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Stewardship, Unity, Respect and Collaboration.

At Cassia, you will be empowered to foster fullness of life for those we serve. Cassia will support your career goals and celebrate your passions. If you are seeking a career experience where you will have fun, be challenged, and recognized for your individuality, Cassia is the answer. I am Cassia... Are You?

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