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? Westhaven, a Cassia community has a wonderful opportunity for a Cook to join our team in Boone, IA! Come and join our supportive, energetic and passionate team, where your skills will help make an impact on our community.
As a Cook at Westhaven 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 and Part-TimeShifts Available:Evenings 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: 112 W 4th St, Boone, IA 50036Cook 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.
Cook Qualifications:- 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.
Westhaven Benefits:- Competitive Wages
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
About Us:Here at Westhaven, we are known for our small town feel and tight-knit community. Initially, Westhaven began as a Swedish Old Folks’ Home, dedicated for retired Swedish Evangelical Free Church Pastors. As an integral part of the Evangelical Free Church, we are mission driven community and offer compassionate and career growth support to our employees. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work. 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://westhavencommunity.org/
Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!
#LI-DNICassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.
