Cook Culinary Assistant

Westhaven asenior care community managed by Cassia is hiring aCook/Culinary Assistantto join our team in Boone IA. This is a great opportunity for those seeking entry-level work or wanting to learn and grow in a healthcare you are beginning your healthcare journey or bringing valuable experience at Westhaven you will feel appreciated supported and empowered to grow.

In this unique role you will be working as both aCookandCulinary Assistantbased on needs. As aCookatWesthavenyou 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 aCulinary Assistant you will gain valuable knowledge and experience by serving our residents employees and family members meals. Our Dietary Department is a great group to work with and are valued by the staff and residents alike.

Cook/ Culinary Assistant 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.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents staff and families.
• Collaborates with all departments to provide safe quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
• Assist in maintaining 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 additional tasks as needed.

• 1 yearcommercial cooking/ food preparation experience required.
• Selected candidates are required to pass background checks.
• Prior serving/ dining experience preferred but not Will Train!
• Completion of food safety handling and sanitation education upon hire
• Must be able to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to stand for length of shift.

• 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

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.