Cook

Sunny Ridge; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Insurance options

Paid time off

Nursing school tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunny Ridge in Nampa, Idaho seeks a Full Time Cook to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community. You will follow recipes, prepare meals in institutional quantities, and ensure meals are served on time with proper temperatures.

The ideal candidate has a Food Handler Permit, English proficiency, and at least one year in a commercial kitchen; experience in a skilled nursing facility is a plus. We offer a supportive team, benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler's Permit required.
• ServSafe certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One plus years experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience cooking in a skilled nursing facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and prepare meals according to the menu cycle.
• Cook meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures.
• Adjust quantities to resident needs to prevent over/under production.
• Serve meals on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist Dietary Manager with inspections and state surveys.
• Follow infection control policies at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

English communication

Kitchen experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Sunny Ridge - Nampa, Idaho

Full Time Cook

Sunny Ridge is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, andwe'realways interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

Ifyou'relooking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Sunny Ridge may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Follows recipes and prepare meals that correspond to the menu cycle
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities according to census and diet type, that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times
• Adjusts food quantities according to the needs of residents to prevent over/under production of food
• Serves meals on time
• Keeps a clean and organized work area
• Prepares and maintain a supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident's choice and preferences
• Assists Dietary Manager in preparations for inspections and state surveys
• Follows facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times
• Other duties as necessary and assigned.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly paybased on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generouspaidtime off(PTO)
• Up to $500 per month in nursingschooltuition reimbursement

What we're looking for:

• Current Food Handlers Permit
• ServSafe Certification is preferred
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One plus years' experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Experience cooking in a skilled nursing facility a plus

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting objects
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility

Why us:

Our Cooks care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.

If you're a Cook who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.