Cook

Avista Senior Living; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Employee Assistance Program with free

401K

PTO & Sick leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Meridian, ID, is seeking two lead cooks to oversee food preparation and station upkeep in our dining service team.

Candidate will ensure hygienic handling, quality control, and timely meal production, while collaborating with the dining director to create appealing meals and seasonal menus. Healthcare experience preferred, and high standards for safety and presentation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of cooking experience in a fine dining establishment.
• Elder care industry experience strongly preferred.
• Current Food Handlers Card.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Must test free from pulmonary tuberculosis at health screening annually.
• Dependable transportation and ability to work varying hours.
• Hotel/Hospitality experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports the philosophy, mission, values of the community.
• Checks menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Utilizes sound food handling practices for storage and preparation of each menu item.
• Maintains a clean as you go work environment.
• Reports equipment maintenance concerns and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.
• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including thawing frozen items.
• Works with management to plan special theme/holiday occasions.
• Provides top quality food presentation as directed by the Director of Dining Services.
• Completes temperature and meal record logs and participates in taste testing.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Follow directions

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Professional appearance

Confidentiality

Patience and politeness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to add 2 lead cooks to our dining service team at Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Meridian, ID!

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling for employees
• 401K
• PTO & Sick leave
• Career growth opportunities

Essential Functions

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.
• 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, as directed by the Director of Dining Services
• 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 test free from pulmonary tuberculosis at time of health screening and annually thereafter.
• Must have dependable transportation and be able to work varying hours as needed.
• Hotel/Hospitality experience is a PLUS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work as a cohesive member of a team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents and family members.
• Ability to give and receive directions on work related tasks especially during events such as fires, disasters, and emergency situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and apply practical problem solving skills, when needed.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintains a positive attitude, during working hours.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be patient and polite.