Production Cook

Apple Valley Villa, a Cassia community, is hiring a Production Cook to join our campus in Apple Valley, MN! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to prepare meals from scratch 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. In this role, you will serve our residents, employees, and family members' meals made from scratch. Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our residents. Our Culinary Department is a close-knit, supportive team that’s highly valued by both residents and staff. If you take pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you! Position Type: Part-Time, working weekends only Shift Available: Days 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Wage Range: $17.63 - $23.69 / hour depending on experience. Location: 14610 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Production 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. This will also include feature/specials and grill service. Inspect kitchen for conformance to government and company safety and sanitation requirements. Review planned meals and take note of special diet requests. Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices. Assist in orders and schedules delivery of food and supplies from local vendors. Observe and report on resident change of condition or changes in ability. Perform additional tasks as needed. Production Cook Qualifications: 1+ years of 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. Prior dining/ serving experience a plus! Baking experience a plus! 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 Join our compassionate team! Here at Apple Valley Villa, we are one big family. Teamwork and respect are very important to us. We are passionate about what we do and enjoy serving others. Our staff and residents love walking our beautiful and peaceful grounds. Many people take advantage of our walking paths that border landscaped grounds and a sparkling pond. Apply today to join our family! 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.