Cook

Overland Court Senior Living; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Court Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our vibrant team in Boise, Idaho. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for our residents, follow safety and health guidelines, and maintain professionalism while interacting with seniors. We offer competitive wages and a supportive work environment, ensuring you can grow in your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with competitive match program

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Competitive wages with regular increases

Qualifications

• Experience as on-line cook in food services preferred.
• Training attained through formal or on-the-job training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dietary Supervisor with meal preparation and service lines.
• Prepare meals according to established standards and recipes.
• Follow health department and safety practices in food service.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Customer service orientation

Compassion for senior adults

Job description

Are you looking for a new best friend, card-game companion, or gardening guru? Then consider working with one of our light, bright, and beautiful Assisted Living and Memory Care communities – where our residents are #1 and our team members shine!

We offer Competitve wages with Increases offered at 90 days, 6 months and a year up to $2.25 more an hour at the end of the first year, plus other benefits through our TEAMS Rewards program.

Cook

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Cook for Overland Court Senior Living community located in Boise, Idaho.

Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.

Cooks are responsible for providing the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents. He / she must possess general knowledge in various food preparation techniques, serving methods, and portion control standards, and general nutritional requirements for residents of retirement housing communities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation, production or service lines

Prepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary Supervisor

Prepare soup, sauces, salads, and desserts, according to established standards and recipes.

Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices

Promptly discuss and resolve any potential food services and care coordination problems with team members and team leaders

Work with Dietary Supervisor to see what leftovers are used and inventories are properly managed to keep costs in line

Break down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed.

Personally get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents.

Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members.

Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident's unique needs.

Other duties as assigned

Other Requirements :

Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal directions

Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours

Experience as on-line cook in food services preferred

Training and experience has been attained through formal training or on-the-job training in appropriate techniques of resident care

Compassion for senior adults required

Push and pull up to 30 pounds

Frontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living, LLC offers medical, dental, vision, life / AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Senior Living team, please visit our site at

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace