Cook - The Retreat

IMMANUEL LIVING • Kalispell, MT

9d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and serve high quality meals, according to menus, in a timely manner to meet meal schedules; supervise the operation and personnel in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager; assist in purchasing and storage of foods, as needed, and follow established rules and regulations for long-term care and safe food production.

Requirements

• Completion of Serve Safe™ program upon entry into this position.
• At least 6 months of experience in this field preferred
• The employee must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.
• The employee must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to work under time and/or deadline pressures.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand at least 90% of the shift; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally to frequently lift up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift up to 35 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally reach above shoulder height, occasionally reach from chest to shoulder, frequently reach from waist to shoulder, and occasionally reach below waist level.
• The employee must occasionally push / pull up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large-scale cooking operation, with supervisory skills, is preferable

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of residents, family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living
• Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living
• Promote positive customer service
• Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Corporate policies and procedures and State and Federal guidelines
• Follow Corporate and facility department policies and procedures
• Possess a high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene
• Manage the Nutrition Services Department in the absence of the Nutrition Services Manager and/or Assistant Nutrition Services Manager
• Comply with long-term care regulations and established department policies and procedures
• Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary department
• Maintain security of the department
• Keep work areas clean and in good order, and assist with scheduled cleaning duties
• Use and teach proper food handling techniques
• Meet time schedules for serving of meals and snacks
• Review menus before preparing meals and serve them properly and attractively
• Follow standardized recipes and special order diets
• Prepare and serve foods for therapeutic diets, according to planned menus
• Make menu substitutions as necessary and record them in the designated place
• Assist in serving meals, using proper portions and special diet items
• Assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies
• Date, label, and store food properly
• Report food, supply, and equipment needs to the Nutrition Services Manager
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Retirement Savings program with strong employer match
• Affordable Child Care
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) program. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility
• Medical benefits
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Scholarships promoting lifelong learning
• Employee wellness programs
• Free and Discounted employee meals
• Pre-employment TB, drug testing, Covid-19 testing and annual flu shot provided at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees