Cook

We are looking to add 2 lead cooks to our dining service team, come apply to work with the 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.