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Chef/Assistant Culinary Director

WesleyLife
Pella, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2026

A day in the life of an Assistant Culiary Director at Hearthstone:

  • Direct the overall operation of the kitchen, tray service and dining room areas.
  • Assist with prep, serve, clean for catering events.
  • Complete 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
  • Payroll
  • Train and monitor performance of dining service team
  • Seek resident involvement for menu planning and service feedback
  • Responsible for the stocking and organization of food and supply storage areas. Maintain accurate inventory records and complete physical inventory as directed
  • Perform duties of absent team members when necessary to ensure smooth running operations

What's in it for you? 

When you commit to Hearthstone, we commit to you with our great perks and benefits, personal development opportunities and educational incentives. As a Village team member, you’ll look forward to an environment of activity and enthusiasm, and you’ll help to create an atmosphere of health, well-being, purpose, and meaning. 

  • Comprehensive benefits package!
  • Referral Bonus capabilities!
  • Up to $5,000/year Scholarship Reimbursements opportunities 
  • Up to $1,500/year Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness membership to our in-house wellness area
  • FANTASTIC atmosphere and ability to work with a great team and awesome residents!   

 

Open Shifts Available: Full-Time; Varied hours and shifts (holidays and weekends as needed)

For the past 76 years, WesleyLife has built a reputation of excellence and is known in the Midwest as a progressive and thought-leading organization in the senior living and services industry.  As a health and well-being organization, WesleyLife’s networks provide a full continuum of services including traditional brick-and-mortar operations as well as home health, hospice, personal services, adult day services, transportation and home-delivered meals.  

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. 

Salary : $1,500 - $5,000

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