Cassia

Cook

Newton Village - Newton, IA - Full Time

Join our friendly, award winning campus at Newton Village as a Full-Time Cook.  We offer guaranteed hours, no late nights and the opportunity to grow and develop your culinary skills.  

Newton Village, a 5-star rated, 24-bed campus, is hiring a Full-Time Cook to join our beautiful full-service skilled care facility with highly trained professional, caring, and dedicated staff. Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our residents. 

This is a Full-Time, benefit eligible position working a varied schedule, including every other weekend. 

Hours: 6:00am to 2:30pm or 10:30 am to 7:00 pm

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages with credit for experience
  • Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)
  • 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 

What does a Cook do?

  • 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.

What does a Cook require?

  • Prior commercial cooking/ food preparation experience preferred.
  • Must be able to read and follow recipes.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Ability to stand for length of shift.
  • Prior dining/ serving experience a plus!
  • Baking experience a plus!
  • Selected candidates will be required to pass a background check.

Location: Newton Village is a part of Cassia. Address: 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

About Us:

Here at Newton Village, we care about you and we show it by offering discounted meals, free meal tickets, and gifts to our staff. We take pride in supporting you succeed and offer plenty of opportunities for advancement. Here we have a generous staff to resident ratio as well as flexible scheduling and wonderful benefits. Don't hesitate- apply today to join our team!

We are consistently voted best Retirement Community and highest ranking health-care related place to work in Jasper County. We are proud to announce that Newton Village has been chosen for the 2022 Iowa Governor's Award! 

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?

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

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