Cook - Full Time

About the job

Silverton of Cascadia in Silverton, Idaho is hiring a full-time Cook. The cook prepares and serves food for residents, staff and special events using safe food handling, making sure meals taste good, look appealing and are served at the right temperature. A sign-on bonus is offered.

What you'll do

• Cook for regular and therapeutic diets from a planned menu, plus alternatives that fit residents' needs and preferences
• Follow standardized recipes, use the right portion utensils and make only approved menu changes, recording them
• Serve meals and snacks on time that match each resident's diet order and preferences
• Check and log food, refrigerator, freezer and dishwashing water or sanitizer temperatures and report problems
• Label, date and store food properly
• Wash dishes, clean the kitchen and work area, and use protective equipment and infection control practices
• Help receive and store deliveries, check invoices and report low stock
• Keep equipment clean and safe, keep the kitchen secure and report equipment problems
• Suggest improvements to recipes, menus and service, and cover the Culinary Department when the Culinary Manager is away if asked

What you need

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification
• A Food Handlers permit if state rules require one
• Six months of large-quantity food preparation experience
• Knowledge of safe food handling and basic nutrition
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English and do basic math
• At least 18 years of age
• Clearance through the state's background check before contact with residents

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience preparing therapeutic diets
• Six months of experience in long term care

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus
• In-service education