Cook

Avista Senior Living; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading assisted living facility in Meridian, ID is seeking a part-time cook to oversee food preparation and ensure quality standards in meal presentation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant cooking experience, and a Food Handlers Card. Join a compassionate team committed to high-quality service in elder care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years cooking experience in fine dining.
• Experience in elder care preferred.
• Must possess a current Food Handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food handling and preparation throughout the kitchen.
• Prepares meals and snacks while ensuring hygiene.
• Maintains a clean professional work environment.

Skills

Food handling

Meal preparation

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Meridian, ID

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Cooks

Description

Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Meridian, ID has an opening for a cook. THIS POSITION WOULD BE PART TIME/PRN COOK AS WELL AS DIETARY AIDE.

Wake up excited about coming to work! The Cook oversees food handling and preparation throughout a kitchen. Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic work-spaces. Modify processes for routing and meeting orders according to time and quality standards. Healthcare experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of Spring Gardens.
• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.
• Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.
• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.
• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.
• Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.
• Provides top quality food presentation.
• Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Minimum three (3) years of cooking experience in a fine dining establishment.
• Experience in the elder care industry is strongly preferred.
• Must possess a current Food Handlers Card.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Must pass background check
• Must have dependable transportation and be able to work varying hours as needed.