Evening Cook & Culinary Assistant – Senior Living

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 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.