Cook

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? Join our award-winning team at Hastings Senior Health & Living as a Full-Time Cook! Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our residents. 

Was a Cook at Hastings Senior Health & Living 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: Full-Time position working a varied rotating schedule which includes every other weekend and every other holiday.  

Shifts Available:
Evening 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Wage Range: $18.98 – $24.27 per hour depending on experience

Location: 930 West 16th Street, Hastings, MN 55033

We are located near the cities of Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, Rosemount, Woodbury and Prescott, Wisconsin.

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.

• 1+ year commercial 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.
• Baking experience a plus!

• 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 

About Us:

Hastings Senior Health & Living, a top-rated 72-bedskilled nursing facility, provides care in a welcoming, close-knit community. As a long-term care and rehabilitation center, we are committed to supporting residents with expert nursing services and personalized care plans. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, just minutes from Hastings Golf Club & Vermillion Falls Park, our facility blends small-town charm with expert care. We are proud recipients of the Pinnacle Employee Experience Award and have maintained a deficiency-free survey for 9 years.

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: www.hastingsseniorliving.org

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.