Cook Flex

Flex Cook Position

Haven Homes, a Cassia community, is hiring a self-motivated, energetic Flex Cook to join our culinary team! This unique position offers a consistent schedule and the opportunity to pick up extra hours as needed for vacation coverage. Recognized by Newsweek as one of the best nursing homes in Minnesota - we offer a welcoming environment where staff are valued and supported. As a Flex Cook at Haven Homes you will help prepare and serve delicious, home-style meals for residents while ensuring a clean, organized kitchen environment. The ideal candidate enjoys variety, teamwork, and making a difference through great food and service. If you're seeking a meaningful role with and the chance to brighten residents' days, we'd love to have you on our team.

Position Type: Part-Time

Flex Shifts Available: Every other Weekend and Every other Wednesday with additional hours available to cover for vacations and leave of absences.

Hours: 10:30 am to 7:00 pm

Wage Range: $17.74 to $21.70 / hour depending on experience.

Location: 4848 Gateway Blvd, Maple Plain, MN

Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist in cooking all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
• Assist with food preparation for residents.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department.
• Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Cook Qualifications:

• 1+ years of commercial cooking 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.

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
• Career growth opportunities
• Discounted Meals
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet Insurance

About Us: Haven Homes is proud to have been recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Nursing Home in Minnesota for communities with 50-99 beds. We have also been honored with the 2025 Customer Experience Award in multiple categories. In December 2020, we opened our modern senior community located just 12 miles from Ridgedale Mall off Hwy. 12 in Maple Plain. At Haven Homes, we take pride in creating a supportive, family-like environment where employees can grow, succeed, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our 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.

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