Senior Living Cook: Nourish with Nutritious Meals

MorningStar Senior Living; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k plan with matching

HSA options

Paid sick, vacation and birthday

Career development

Tuition Reimbursement

Free shift meal

Job summary

MorningStar Senior Living in Billings, MT is seeking a dedicated Cook for a full-time, non-exempt position. Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30am to 6:30pm, with responsibilities across preparation, cooking, and serving meals for residents.

Responsibilities include following menus, preparing food safely, and ensuring meals are attractive and nutritious, in line with dietary guidelines and facility policies. Benefits and culture emphasize servant-leadership and resident-focused care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read and write English.
• Experience: Previous dietary department experience preferred in health care setting.
• Knowledge: Able to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities; aware of diets, seasoning, temperatures and waste control.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive.
• Follow meal schedules and standard recipes with informed independence.
• Estimate quantities and portion according to resident needs; monitor waste.
• Cook using baking, roasting, stewing, and steaming methods while preserving flavor.
• Prepare cold foods and beverages as required.

Skills

Food preparation

English literacy

Meal handling

Seasoning knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MorningStar Senior Living in Billings, MT is seeking a dedicated Cook for a full-time, non-exempt position. Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30am to 6:30pm, with responsibilities across preparation, cooking, and serving meals for residents.

Responsibilities include following menus, preparing food safely, and ensuring meals are attractive and nutritious, in line with dietary guidelines and facility policies. Benefits and culture emphasize servant-leadership and resident-focused care.