Entry Level Weekend Cook

Description of Company:

For more than 100 years, Orchard Ridge Assisted Living has cared for seniors. We are a nonprofit and one of only a few assisted living's that have been awarded the Gold Excellence of Care by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare! Our team works cooperatively together to ensure all resident needs are met.

Days/Hours of Schedule: Full Time/Year Round

Pay: $17-18.00/hr, plus $2/hr more on Saturday & Sunday

Duties for a Cook:

· Cook will assist with meal preparations to include but are not limited to the following:

· Cook Meals as directed by dietary supervisor

· Cook will prepare salads, side dishes, soups and deserts as well as alternate lunch salad plates

· Cook will clean the prep area

· Cook will wash pots, pans, and dishes from Memory Care

· Cook may need to assist with catered events and holiday meals

· Have a good understanding of portion control

· Other tasks as assigned

· Must be flexible and able to step into any position

· Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner

Minimum Qualifications for a Cook

· Must have Serv-Safe Certificate or acquire one within the first year of employment

· Previous prep and line cook experience a plus but not required, WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

· Advanced knowledge of industrial kitchen appliances a plus

· Knowledge of basic diets, willing to learn when needed

· Ability to remain calm under stressful situations

· Effective and clear communications with residents, resident families and staff

· Must be able to pass criminal and drug background tests as required by Bureau of Licensing and corporate policies

· Must be able to work respectfully and compassionately with older adults

Benefits available for a Cook:

· Health Insurance – employer pays 75%

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Short Term Disability Insurance

· Accident Insurance

· Telemedicine

· Critical Illness Insurance

· Life Insurance ($10,000 employer paid)

· Vacation starts accruing from day 1 and is available to use after 90 days of employment

· Sick Pay starts accruing from day 1 and is available to use after 90 days of employment

· Scholarship opportunities

· 401k with employer matching funds up to 3% of gross (After 1 year of employment)

Compensation details: 17-18 Hourly Wage