Cook

Newton Village , a Cassia community, is hiring a Cook to join our dining services team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, resident-focused community where the meals you prepare bring comfort, nourishment, and joy to others. Whether you're an experienced cook or looking to expand your culinary skills, you'll find a welcoming team and meaningful work at Newton Village. As a Cook at Newton Village , you'll assist with meal preparation, food service, kitchen sanitation, and creating a positive dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and takes pride in preparing quality meals and providing excellent customer service. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a difference every day, we'd love to have you join our culinary team!

About cassia

• 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.
• Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference! #LI-DNI #Cassia Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.

Responsibilities

• Full-Time Shifts Available: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Location: 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208 Cook/ Culinary Assistant Requirements: Deliver exceptional service to residents by providing fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
• Prepare and assist cooking all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
• Assist with food preparation and serving meals to residents.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department.
• Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining rooms.
• Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Selected candidates will be required to pass a background check.

Preferred

• Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred, but not required.

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 Meal discounts Pet Insurance About Us: Join our friendly staff at our award-winning facility!
• Here at Newton Village , we care about you, and we show it by offering discounted meals and monthly drawings for our staff.
• We take pride in supporting you succeed and offer plenty of opportunities for advancement.
• Newton Village has been recognized with the 2025 Customer Experience Award.
• 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!