Cook / Prep Cook – Skilled Nursing Facility
Facility: Billings Rehab & Nursing
Department: Dietary Services
Reports To: Dietary Manager / Director of Dietary Services
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Position Summary
Billings Rehab & Nursing is seeking a dedicated, dependable, and compassionate Cook / Prep Cook to join our Dietary Services team. The ideal candidate takes pride in preparing quality meals, enjoys helping others, and understands the importance of providing excellent service to our residents.
Our residents depend on our dietary team not only for nutritious meals, but also for kindness, patience, respect, and a positive attitude. We are looking for someone who is a team player, dependable, willing to help wherever needed, and committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, portion sizes, and dietary requirements.
- Complete food preparation duties, including washing, cutting, measuring, portioning, and preparing ingredients.
- Follow resident-specific diets, food textures, allergies, and other dietary restrictions as directed.
- Ensure meals are prepared and served at the proper temperature and on schedule.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, work areas, and food storage areas.
- Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
- Properly label, date, store, and rotate food items.
- Assist with meal service, tray preparation, and serving residents as needed.
- Work cooperatively with dietary staff, nursing staff, and other departments.
- Respond positively to resident preferences and requests within facility guidelines.
- Help maintain an organized and efficient kitchen.
- Monitor food supplies and report shortages or concerns to the Dietary Manager.
- Follow all facility policies, procedures, and applicable health and safety regulations.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will:
- Be dependable and reliable with good attendance and punctuality.
- Be a team player who is willing to help coworkers and step in when needed.
- Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Treat residents, families, and coworkers with kindness, dignity, and respect.
- Be compassionate and genuinely interested in helping people.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Be willing to accept direction and work collaboratively with the dietary team.
- Take pride in preparing food that residents enjoy and that meets their nutritional needs.
- Understand that working in a nursing home requires patience, professionalism, and respect for our residents.
Qualifications
- Previous cooking, food service, restaurant, hospital, or nursing home experience preferred.
- Previous long-term care dietary experience is a plus but not required.
- Must be able to follow written recipes and instructions.
- Must be able to safely operate kitchen equipment after appropriate training.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
- Must be able to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
- Must meet all facility and regulatory employment requirements.
Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling food, supplies, and equipment.
- Bending, reaching, and stooping.
- Working around hot food, ovens, grills, steam, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
Our Ideal Team Member
We are looking for someone who comes to work ready to help.
A successful Cook / Prep Cook at Billings Rehab & Nursing understands that every meal is an opportunity to care for someone. We value employees who are dependable, respectful, compassionate, and willing to work together as a team.
If you enjoy cooking, helping people, and being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to have you join our team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
