Job Details

Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
Meridian, ID

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Any

Job Category
Cooks

Description

Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Meridian, ID has an opening for a cook. FULL TIME SHIFTS AVAILABLE.

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
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of Spring Gardens.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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 pass background check
• Must have dependable transportation and be able to work varying hours as needed.