Cook/Dietary Aide Job at Cassia, Des Moines, IA

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  • Cassia
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Valley View Village , a Cassia community, is hiring a Cook/Dietary Aide to join our culinary team! In this dual-role position, you’ll have the opportunity to prepare and serve meals that bring comfort and nourishment to our residents. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on your culinary experience, we provide a welcoming environment where you can grow your skills. No senior care experience? No problem—we’ll provide all the training you need!

As a Cook/Dietary Aide at Valley View Village , you’ll enjoy consistent hours, no late nights, and the satisfaction of making a difference each day. Our Culinary Department is a close-knit, supportive team that’s highly valued by both residents and staff. If you take pride in preparing and serving delicious, nutritious meals and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Type: Full-Time   

Hours: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm 

Location: 2571 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Cook/Dietary Aide Responsibilities: 
  • Deliver exceptional service to residents by leading and motivating team members to provide fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
  • Prepare and assist cooking meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards. This will also include feature/specials and grill service.
  • 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 culinary 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 required.
 Cook/Dietary Aide Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required. 
  • Prior cooking experience in institutional and/or quantity cooking equivalent preferred but not required. We’ll train you for this position!
  • Ability to speak and read English.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with others.
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
  • Meal Discounts
  • Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 


About Us:
Here at  Valley View Village , we have a work hard, play hard mentality. We believe it is important to have a strong work ethic, but it is also very important to have fun at work! We are proud of our staff to resident ratio that allows us to provide quality care to our residents. You'll often hear laughter fill our halls. We value our employees and take pride in recognizing their hard work. Staff enjoy a work/life balance, food discounts, and connecting with our amazing residents. 

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: 

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

 

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

Job Tags

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