Job Description

Newton Village, a Cassia community, is hiring a Cook to join our culinary team! At Newton Village, you’ll play an important role in creating enjoyable, nutritious meals for residents in a welcoming, team-oriented environment. This position offers guaranteed hours and no late nights, making it a great opportunity for those seeking stability and work–life balance.

As a Cook at Newton Village, you will prepare and serve meals following established menus, recipes, and food safety standards while supporting special diets and resident preferences. You’ll work closely with the culinary team to maintain a clean, organized kitchen and ensure meals are served on time. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing quality food and service to older adults.

Position Type: Full-Time, benefits eligible position

Shift Available: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Location: 110 N 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208

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.

Cook Qualifications:

• Prior commercial cooking/ food preparation experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to stand for length of shift.
• Prior dining/ serving experience a plus!
• Baking experience a plus!
• Selected candidates will be required to pass a background check.

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
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet Insurance
• Meal Discounts

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 gifts to 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 and wonderful benefits. Don't hesitate - apply today to join our team!

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://www.newtonvillage.org/

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

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