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Chef/Assistant Culinary Director

WesleyLife
De Witt, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

Learn more about how WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging here! https://www.wesleylife.org/the-wesleylife-way 

Fieldstone of DeWitt, part of the WellSpire community, represents a new standard in senior living for Clinton County and surrounding areas. Established on a 14-acre campus, this 95,000-square-foot facility emphasizes health and well-being. As a collaboration between WesleyLife and Genesis Health System, Fieldstone of DeWitt offers holistic health programming focused on mind, body, and spirit. Residents and their families benefit from compassionate, clinically excellent care, ensuring peace of mind and enhancing quality of life. 

A Typical Day in the life of a Chef/Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Fieldstone of DeWitt:

  • Direct the overall operation of the Bistro, household kitchens and dining areas
  • Assist with staffing schedule
  • Inspect and monitor food for visual appearance, quality, proper temperature, portion size and dietary needs.
  • Under the supervision of the Food & Beverage Director, assist with the interview process
  • Train and monitor the performance of the food & beverage team
  • Seek resident involvement for menu planning and service feedback
  • Direct and schedule the care and cleaning of dining/kitchen areas
  • Responsible for stocking and organization of food & supply storage areas. Maintain accurate inventory records and complete physical inventory as direct.
  • Perform duties of absent team members when necessary to ensure smooth running operations.

What You’ll Gain    

In addition to the competitive compensation you’d expect, WellSpire offers true flexibility. You don’t want to work all the time, and we don’t want you to! In addition, our locations are filled with team members who have one another’s backs and leaders who genuinely care about each team member as a person. 

We’re committed to creating the best work experience you’ve ever had. Why not give us a look today? 

Current Openings: 

  • 1st Shift full-time (rotating Holidays and weekends as needed) 

Compensation: 

  •  Salary: $46,342.40-$58,396.00 annually. We pay based on years of experience!
  • Daily Pay: Use this free app to access your wages before payday to handle unexpected expenses 

    Health and Financial Benefits: 

    • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401K.
    • Scholarship Reimbursement: Up to $3,000/year for educational pursuits.
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year for furthering your education.
    • Wellness Incentives: Free wellness membership and cash incentives for staying healthy.
    • Educational Discounts: Enjoy an 18% discount at Purdue University Global.

    Additional Perks: 

    • Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, and critical illness coverage available.

    WesleyLife has been certified as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work!   

    With a legacy spanning 76 years, WesleyLife has established an esteemed reputation for excellence, recognized across the Midwest as transforming the aging experience. Committed to health and well-being, WesleyLife's networks offer a comprehensive range of services, encompassing brick-and-mortar Communities for Healthy Living alongside home health, hospice, personal services, adult day programs, transportation, and home-delivered meals. 

    As recipients of the 'Great Places to Work' certification for the sixth consecutive year in 2023, we take immense pride in our vibrant and positive workplace culture. We actively foster growth and development, dedicated to nurturing your professional journey.

    At WellSpire, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meaning — and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. That applies to the people we serve — and the people who do the serving!

    We want your job with WellSpire to help you wake up each day with optimism, to reinforce to you that your potential is limitless, and to illustrate that joyful work is a part of a joyous life. You are a vital life-changer with an insistence on a purposeful life, and you deserve to choose a job that fits the way you’re committed to living your life.

    At WellSpire, we’re looking for candidates who are looking for more. If you insist on joy in your day-to-day work life, consider one of our roles. From clinical positions to hospitality roles to administrative positions, we offer all our team members the opportunity to create joy for themselves as well as the people whose lives they touch.

    About WesleyLife 

    **Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.** 

    WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, and drug screen.

    Health and Financial Benefits: 

    • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including healthcare, vision, dental, and 401K.
    • Scholarship Reimbursement: Up to $3,000/year for educational pursuits.
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year for furthering your education.
    • Wellness Incentives: Free wellness membership and cash incentives for staying healthy.
    • Educational Discounts: Enjoy an 18% discount at Purdue University Global.

    Additional Perks: 

    • Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, and critical illness coverage available.

    WesleyLife has been certified as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work!   

    With a legacy spanning 76 years, WesleyLife has established an esteemed reputation for excellence, recognized across the Midwest as transforming the aging experience. Committed to health and well-being, WesleyLife's networks offer a comprehensive range of services, encompassing brick-and-mortar Communities for Healthy Living alongside home health, hospice, personal services, adult day programs, transportation, and home-delivered meals. 

    As recipients of the 'Great Places to Work' certification for the sixth consecutive year in 2023, we take immense pride in our vibrant and positive workplace culture. We actively foster growth and development, dedicated to nurturing your professional journey.

    At WellSpire, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meaning — and to pursue joy, regardless of physical, social, or economic circumstances. That applies to the people we serve — and the people who do the serving!

    We want your job with WellSpire to help you wake up each day with optimism, to reinforce to you that your potential is limitless, and to illustrate that joyful work is a part of a joyous life. You are a vital life-changer with an insistence on a purposeful life, and you deserve to choose a job that fits the way you’re committed to living your life.

    At WellSpire, we’re looking for candidates who are looking for more. If you insist on joy in your day-to-day work life, consider one of our roles. From clinical positions to hospitality roles to administrative positions, we offer all our team members the opportunity to create joy for themselves as well as the people whose lives they touch.

    About WesleyLife 

    **Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move to the next step of the hiring process. Unfortunately, WesleyLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas.** 

    WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of our commitment to your health and well-being, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, and drug screen.

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