Experienced Cook
Experienced Cook
Job ID: 40842
Location: Kalispell, MT
Category: Hospitality & Food Service
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
A local assisted living facility is hiring an Experienced Cook to join their busy team. They are dedicated to providing person-centered health care services and are passionate about serving residents and their families in a nurturing, transitional environment between hospital and home.
The Experienced Cook will have ideally have experience in a hospital or long-term care setting, demonstrate strong culinary skills, and bring a team-oriented attitude to a collaborative kitchen environment. If you are passionate about creating enjoyable dining experiences and have a keen eye for detail in both food preparation and kitchen cleanliness, apply today!
Why You Want This Position:
- Starting Pay: $20/hour, depending on experience
- Full-time – Day and Evening shift options
- Free meal during shift
- Benefits package for qualifying employees
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with Matching Contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Maintain kitchen and cooking areas in a safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary condition
- Prepare a variety of tasteful meals in large quantities, including pureed foods and special diets, following prepared menus and portion control guidelines
- Accurately record food temperatures and ensure all safety and quality standards are met
- Present meals in an appealing manner to residents and assist with meal service and clean-up
- Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and assist in staff orientation and ongoing training
- Follow all assigned cleaning schedules and report any resident care concerns or kitchen-related issues
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must obtain and maintain a valid ServSafe Certificate; knowledge of PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
- Ability to bake things from scratch and to read and follow recipes and technical procedures
- Capable of solving practical problems and interpreting various instructions (written, oral, diagram, or schedule form)
- Ability to pass a background screening
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and to be on feet all day
- Weekends and holiday availability
Get in touch! Call or text 406-752-0191 to reach Heather in our Kalispell LC Staffing Office.
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