Temporary Weekend Breakfast Cook

The Goodman Group, LLC•Billings, MT

15h

About The Position

The Cook prepares cold food, bakery and salad items and supports meal service for residents and guests. The role prepares food according to menus, standardized recipes, special diet orders, portion-control procedures, sanitary requirements and food-safety practices. The Cook may also prepare hot foods as directed, assist with special meals and events, and support food preparation, inventory, replenishment and storage. This is a temporary weekend position expected to run from October through December 2026; the end date is subject to review and business requirements. The position requires independent task execution, the ability to follow instructions, and effective, tactful communication with supervisors, team members, residents, families, visitors and others. The Cook works with residents who may be ill, disabled, elderly or emotionally upset, and is expected to provide courteous, responsive and quality service in accordance with the Platinum Service® program. The position has no direct reports or supervisory requirements. Work may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals. Environmental conditions may include heat from kitchen equipment, cold from a freezer, outdoor weather during activities such as a barbecue, and moderate noise. Physical demands include frequently lifting or carrying 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds; frequently pushing or pulling up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; bending, twisting, stooping, reaching at or below shoulder level, and frequently standing or walking.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Knowledge of cooking large quantities of food with little to no direction on how to prepare recipes.
Knowledge of culinary practices, procedures and food safety.
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communication sufficient for effective interaction with supervisors, team members, residents and families.
Ability to frequently lift or carry 30 pounds and occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently push or pull up to 30 pounds and occasionally push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach at or below shoulder level, and frequently stand or walk.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals according to menus and recipes, ensuring food is palatable, at the proper temperature, and appetizing in appearance.
Inspect special-diet trays to confirm residents receive the correct diet.
Serve food according to established portion-control procedures.
Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus, standardized recipes and special-diet orders.
Prepare cold items, bakery items and salads.
Cook hot foods as directed by supervisors and follow culinary practices, procedures and food-safety requirements.
Adhere to food-service timelines.
Prepare and serve only authorized substitutions when residents refuse daily menu options.
Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
Assist with food preparation for special meals, parties and events.
Prepare food in accordance with sanitary and Food ServSafe regulations.
Maintain clean and safe work areas.
Assist with food preparation for upcoming meals and days.
Assist with inventory and replenishment of food and supplies.
Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
Store incoming food and supplies as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive and quality service in accordance with the Platinum Service® program.