Cassia

Kitchen Supervisor

Valley View Village - Des Moines, IA - Full Time

Ring in the New Year with a new career.  Valley View Village, a Cassia community, is hiring a Kitchen Supervisor to join our culinary team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, mentoring staff, and playing a key role in creating positive dining experiences for residents, this is a great opportunity to make an impact in a supportive, mission-driven community.

As the Kitchen Supervisor at Valley View, you will help supervise staff, coordinate meal service, cook daily breakfast and lunch, and order supplies. The ideal candidate should have 2–4 years of kitchen management experience, and knowledge of state and federal regulations. ServSafe certification is preferred (or willingness to obtain) and bilingual Spanish skills are welcomed. Apply today to join our team!

Position Type: Full-Time 

Shifts Available: 
Day 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (includes working every other weekend)

Location: 2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA

Kitchen Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • Cook meals per dietitian approved menus
  • Help Director train and manage all dining room service staff.
  • Help Director coordinate culinary activities for all dining venues as well as special events and private functions.
  • Provide work directions to food service employees.
  • Ensure dining service is prepared and properly staffed; fill in for culinary staff on an emergency basis.
  • Coordinate with Food Service Director on inventory ordering. 
  • Maintain inventory control of food, supplies, and equipment.
  • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Kitchen Supervisor Qualifications:
  • 2-4 years previous experience managing a kitchen 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Serv-Safe Certification preferred or willing to obtain
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus
  • Prior experience training and scheduling staff preferred.
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
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
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
  • Pet Insurance

About Us:

Valley View Village is a continuum of care campus located on 16 sprawling acres.  Our campus takes pride in winning the blue-ribbon award for excellent infection control as well as receiving the 2025 Customer Experience Award in multiple categories. At Valley View Village, you'll often hear laughter filling our halls. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work.  Staff enjoy work-life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents. 

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.valleyviewvillage.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.

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