Cook

Are you happiest when you are cooking? Come and work in a brand-new kitchen at Meadowview of Johnston, a Cassia community, as a Cook!

Join our team where you can use your skills to create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. There are no late nights in our kitchen! Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our residents. You will be able to build great relationships with our residents, as you may serve your meals to them on occasion. 

Position Type: Full-Time preferred

Shifts Available:

• Preferred - Full-Time, 2 shifts: 7am to 3:30pm and 3 shifts: 10am to 6:30pm
• Part-Time, 2 shifts: 7am to 3:30pm and then another 3 shifts: 10am to 6:30pm

Wage Range: $17-19 per hour depending on experience

Location: 5555 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131

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.
• Will also be serving residents half of the time.
• Previous cooking experience in senior living is a plus. 

What does a Cook require?

• Prior commercial cooking/ food preparation experience preferred.
• 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!

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
• Located 10 minutes away from Merle Hay Mall, Terra Park, and Terra Lake. We are mere minutes away from the post office, Hy-Vee, Panera Bread, and multiple other businesses and restaurants.

About Us:

Meadowview of Johnston is a 106-unit senior community that opened in 2022 offering assisted living (39-units), independent living (46-units) as well as memory care (21-units). Located in a top suburb of Des Moines, Johnston is vibrant and known for annual festivals, music, and togetherness. 

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.meadowviewjohnston.com/

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.