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Cook ~ Senior Living Community ~ FT ~ Boise

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
401k plan with matching
HSA options
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
paid birthday leave
Career development programs
Career advancement opportunities
Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
free shift meal

Job Description

MorningStar Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by fostering a culture of love, kindness, honesty, fairness, and respect. With locations that prioritize compassionate care and a supportive environment, MorningStar Senior Living is committed to enriching the daily experiences of its residents through quality services and a nurturing community atmosphere. This commitment is reflected in the company's pervasive focus on culture, emphasizing servant-leadership and heartfelt connections that ensure residents feel valued and celebrated. The company’s transformative culture is designed not only to uplift resident-heroes but also to foster personal... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma preferred
  • ability to read and write English
  • previous experience in dietary department of health care facility preferred
  • demonstrated ability to prepare and cook variety of foods in large quantities
  • knowledge of special diets, seasoning, cooking times, and temperature controls
  • strong food-handling skills
  • weekend availability
  • ability to comply with federal and state food safety regulations

Job Qualifications

  • Demonstration of core values including love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness, respect
  • high school diploma preferred but at minimum the ability to read and write English
  • previous experience in the dietary department of a health care facility preferred
  • ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
  • awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, and temperature controls
  • ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers while serving attractive and appetizing meals

Job Duties

  • Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive
  • comply with meal schedules
  • follow standard recipes but make independent decisions in line with current experience
  • understand importance of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling
  • be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required
  • be aware of cooking characteristics of various cuts of meats, fish, and fowl
  • estimate quantities of food required and apportion servings while monitoring portion controlled guidelines for individual residents
  • prepare foodstuffs for cooking by peeling, washing, trimming, and cutting vegetables and fruit, and washing, cutting, de-boning, and trimming meat, fish, and fowl
  • taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformity with recipes and appearance
  • serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy
  • cook food by baking, roasting, stewing, and steam-cooking meats, fish, and fowl, basting as necessary to retain flavor
  • make gravies, stocks, dressings, sauces, and soups
  • prepare cold meats, sandwiches, griddle cakes, cooked cereals, and beverages

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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