Cook​/Culinary Assistant

Job Summary

Do you enjoy serving others? Meadowview of Johnston is hiring a Cook / Culinary Assistant to join our team! We offer generous benefits and on-the-job training. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a healthcare setting.

As a Cook at Meadowview of Johnston, you can use your skills to create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. As a Culinary Assistant, you serve residents, employees, and family members’ meals. Our Culinary Department is a great group to work with and is valued by the staff and residents alike. There are no late nights in our kitchen!

Position Type: Full‑Time, benefits eligible position working a varying schedule including every other weekend.

Shifts Available: Days 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Including Every Other Weekend).

Wage Range: $17 – $19.

Location: 5555 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, IA 50131.

• Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families.
• 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 dietary department.
• Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining rooms.
• Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 1+ years of commercial cooking/food preparation experience required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic math skills.

• 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

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