Residential Cook

LIFEWAYS INC•Boise, ID

1d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves careful planning of meals to ensure residents’ food needs are met, with a focus on high quality and appetizing presentation. The cook will assist with food inventory, maintain proper food temperatures, and ensure correct storage. Responsibilities include cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils, as well as operating large volume cooking equipment. The position also entails preparing and serving beverages, washing and preparing food for cooking, and requisitioning food products. Accurate inventory checks upon delivery, proper stocking and rotation of new food inventory to minimize waste, and recording supply usage are also key duties. Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in the kitchen, verifying prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements, and covering for the Cook in their absence are essential. The role requires the ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure. Maintaining client confidentiality and complying with all relevant policies and regulations are also critical.

Requirements

Valid Food Handlers Certification
Successful completion of a background check
Tuberculosis Screening

Nice To Haves

1-3 years’ experience in food service

Responsibilities

Careful planning of meals to ensure residents’ food needs are being met, the food is of a high quality and appetizingly presented.
Assist with food inventory by monitoring proper food temperature, rotating and storing food properly.
Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Operate large volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.
Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
Requisition of food products, check inventory when delivered for accuracy and quality, ensure equipment is accurate.
Ensure newly ordered food inventory is date stocked and properly rotated to minimize waste.
Record supply usage for inventory and record purposes.
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in the kitchen.
Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
Cover for Cook in their absence.
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records.
Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway’s policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

Medical Benefits Preferred Provider Option
Health Savings Account
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Pet Insurance
Group Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D
Short Term Disability - Company Paid
Long Term Disability
401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
Retirement and Financial Planning Services
Shift differential incentives
Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
Professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
Opportunities for growth and movement
Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
Sick Leave for part-time staff
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
Commuter Mileage Incentive
Cell phone reimbursement
Clinical Supervision
Wellness Program reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program