Westpark Village Senior Living Community is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our culinary team! This role plays an essential part in creating a positive dining experience for our residents and contributing to a community they are proud to call home.
The ideal candidate will have experience preparing meals for large groups, following standardized recipes, working independently, and contributing creative ideas to enhance resident satisfaction while maintaining compliance with dietary guidelines and food safety standards.
Shift: Thursday-Sunday, 9am-7pm
Wage: $19+/hour, based on experience
Westpark Village offers senior living at its best with independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care for 181 residences. We have been a part of the Billings community since 1986, delivering a lifestyle of care, value and well-being amidst a beautiful setting. It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)
- Comprehensive Health Plan Options
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
- Employee Support Program (ESP)
- Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
- Team Member Referral Bonus
- Shift Differentials
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
- Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
- Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
- Prepare cold item foods, bakery, and salad items.
- Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s). Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
- Adhere to food service timelines.
- Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
- Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
- Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
- Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations.
- Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
- Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
- Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
- Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions
- Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary
- Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- May be responsible to work on an on-call basis
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Well organized with excellent attention to detail
- Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills
Education and Experience
- Minimum of one or more years of food preparation experience in a directly related field
- Culinary background experienced preferred
- Proficient in English, verbal and written
- Active Serve Safe Certification or Food Handlers Certificate preferred
Note: If you do not already have an active standing Serve Safe Certification, you will be required to attain that Certificate within the first 6 months of your start date. The Chef and/or Culinary Director may assist you with this requirement.
