Cook/ Culinary Assistant

Cassia Community; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition Assistance

Generous PTO

Health Benefits

Meal discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newton Village, a Cassia community, is seeking a Part-Time Cook/Culinary Assistant to join our dining services team in Newton, IA. You will assist with meal preparation, food service, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas for residents.

The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and eager to deliver quality meals and friendly service in a fast-paced setting. Experience in kitchen or healthcare is preferred, but training is available.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to residents by providing fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
• Prepare and assist cooking all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Basic math

Job description

Newton Village, a Cassia community, is hiring a Cook/Culinary Assistant to join our dining services team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, resident-focused community where the meals you prepare bring comfort, nourishment, and joy to others. Whether you're an experienced cook or looking to expand your culinary skills, you'll find a welcoming team and meaningful work at Newton Village.

As a Cook/Culinary Assistant at Newton Village, you'll assist with meal preparation, food service, kitchen sanitation, and creating a positive dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and takes pride in preparing quality meals and providing excellent customer service. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a difference every day, we'd love to have you join our culinary team!

Position Details

Position Type: Part-Time

Shifts Available: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Location: 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

Cook/ Culinary Assistant Requirements:

• Deliver exceptional service to residents by providing fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
• Prepare and assist cooking all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
• 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 Qualifications:

• Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.Selected candidates will be required to pass a background check.

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
• Meal discounts
• Pet Insurance

About Us:

Join our friendly staff at our award-winning facility! Here at Newton Village, we care about you, and we show it by offering discounted meals and monthly drawings for our staff. We take pride in supporting you succeed and offer plenty of opportunities for advancement. Newton Villagehas been recognized with the 2025Customer Experience Award. Here we have a generous staff--to-resident ratio as well as wonderful benefits. Don’t hesitate - apply today to join our team!

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.newtonvillage.org/ 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.