Part Time Cook

Table Rock Senior Living at Park Place•Nampa, ID

About The Position

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Cook to join our team of ded Do you love cooking and want to make a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Cook to join our team and help create delicious, nutritious meals for our residents. If you take pride in your food, care about cleanliness, and enjoy working in a supportive environment—this could be the perfect fit! We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community. If you’re ready to bring warmth, flavor, and care to every plate—apply today and become a valued part of our community!

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in food service or cooking in a professional setting.
ServSafe (or equivalent) certification required.
Ability to cook a variety of meals in large quantities.
Strong attention to detail and time management.
Knowledge of special dietary needs and safe food handling practices.
Positive attitude and willingness to work with a diverse team and resident population.
Able to stand and move around for most of the shift.
Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
Able to squat, bend, stoop, and crouch occasionally.
Emotionally steady and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.
Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.
Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.
Knowledge of special dietary needs of residents and the required meal prep techniques.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
Must display team behaviors.
Ability to effectively deal with conflict or customer complaints.
Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.
Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.
Ability to "short order" cook.
Minimum of one year of cooking experience (some short order cooking) and quantity cooking.
Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals that are tasty, well-presented, and meet dietary needs.
Follow recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
Keep the kitchen clean and safe, following all sanitation and safety guidelines.
Monitor food temperatures and storage to meet health standards.
Assist with ordering and rotating stock with the Food Service Director.
Help plan and prep meals for the next day.
Offer input on new menu ideas and recipes.
Maintain accurate logs and cleaning charts.
Work as part of a team to exceed resident dining expectations.

Benefits

You’ll be surrounded by people who care deeply about each other and the residents we serve.
We offer ongoing training, a positive work environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every single day.
We live our values every day: CAPLICO!
C = Customer second
A = Accountability
P = Passion for Learning
L = Love one another
I = Intelligent Risk Taking
C = Celebrating
O = Ownership