Cook

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.

Cook 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.

• 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.

• 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.