Cassia

Cook

Fargo Elim - Fargo, ND - Full Time

Fargo Elim, a Cassia Community, is hiring entry-level Cooks to join our culinary team!  If you take pride in preparing delicious, nourishing meals and enjoy making a difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you. We'll train you for this position where you will gain valuable skills. No late nights!

As a Cook at Fargo Elim, you will use your skills to create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. Your passion for cooking will be highly valued and appreciated by our residents every day. 

Position Type:  Full- Time

Hours: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm (including every other weekend)

Pay: $23 / hour

Location:  3534 University Drive S, Fargo, ND, 58104

Cook Responsibilities: 

  • Deliver exceptional service to residents by leading and motivating team members to provide fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
  • Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards. This will also include feature/specials and grill service.
  • Inspect kitchen for conformance to government and company safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Review planned meals and take note of special diet requests.
  • Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices.
  • Follow and understand diet restrictions and modifications.
  • Participate in meetings and required training to maintain regulatory standards of food service at the community.

Cook Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of prior cooking/ food preparation experience or equivalent combination of relevant experience preferred. We're willing to train the right person with related experience! 
  • Strong communication and hospitality skills to interact with residents and staff.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.  
  • Team player willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Selected candidates will be required to pass a background check.

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 

About Us:

Fargo Elim is a state of the art health care center located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Fargo, North Dakota.  We received the 2025 Customer Experience Award for categories such quality of food and cleanliness.  Our community is known for its dedicated, long-tenured staff and strong team culture.  If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive atmosphere, apply today.    

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.fargoelim.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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