Part time weekend Cook

Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living; Hyrum (UT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living is seeking a Weekend Cook to join our dining team. The role requires preparing and serving meals for residents on Saturdays and Sundays, following established menus, and maintaining a warm, safe dining environment.

Ideal candidates enjoy cooking, value teamwork, and have a genuine love for working with the elderly. A current food handler's permit is required or obtainable within four days of hire, with reliable, punctual, and compassionate performance expected

Qualifications

• A current food handler's permit is required or must be obtained within four days of hire.
• Experience in a kitchen or food service environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow established menus and recipes with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents according to menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and assist with inventory as directed.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and family members.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Compassion

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Food Safety

Following Recipes

Education

Food handler's permit

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Weekend Cook - Assisted Living

Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living is seeking a fun, dependable, and hardworking individual to join our team as a Weekend Cook. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking, values teamwork, and has a genuine love for working with the elderly. We are proud of our welcoming "WOW" culture, supportive management, and the meaningful relationships we build with our residents and staff.

As a Cook in our assisted living community, you will be responsible for preparing and serving meals that support the health and comfort of our residents. Mealtimes are an important part of their daily routine, and your role helps create a warm, positive dining experience. You will prepare short-order breakfast items, as well as, a nutritious and delicious lunch. You will be expected to follow established menus and recipes while adapting when necessary, and ensuring food is prepared safely and served on time. In addition to cooking, you will maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas, properly use kitchen equipment, and assist the Dietary Supervisor with inventory control.

This position is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM, offering consistent weekend hours. There will also be opportunities to cover for other staff and gaining extra hours when needed.

The ideal candidate is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing quality work. You should be comfortable following recipes, understanding basic food safety practices, and confident handling kitchen equipment. Most importantly, you must have a kind and compassionate attitude and a genuine love for the elderly. The ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, co-workers, residents, and family members is key to success in this role.

A current food handler's permit is required, or you must be willing to obtain one within four days of hire. Knowledge of kitchen operations and the ability to handle stressful situations are important.

At Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living, we offer a fun and rewarding work environment, opportunities for advancement, and management who truly care about their team. Our residents are the heart of what we do, and many employees say the relationships they build here are the most meaningful part of their work.