State Hospital South (SHS) is looking for a full-time Cook, Senior to coordinate meal services by preparing meals, portioning, and serving food for 100 people. This position performs work related duties such as following food safety and sanitation regulations and maintaining nutrition services records. Located in Blackfoot, Idaho, SHS provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for the state’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our patients receive nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

As a Cook, Senior, you will:

• Coordinate meal services by preparing meals, portioning, and serving food for 100 people.
• Follow food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain nutrition services records.

Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

Important notes regarding application:

• Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
• Application assistance is not available after business hours, on weekends, or on holidays.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

• Email: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
• Phone: (208) 334-0681

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.

• Best retirement available in the nation (PERSI) with a lifetime benefit.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance at incredible rates (full-time/30+ hours per week).
• PERSI Choice 401(k).
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Wide variety of training opportunities.
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting.

• Good knowledge of methods and materials used to prepare foods for large-scale institutional use.
• Experience following recipes and menus and calculating volume measurements used in cooking.
• Good knowledge of use and care of cooking utensils and equipment.
• Experience training others in food preparation and serving.
• Experience performing large-scale quantity cooking.
• Some knowledge of food values and basic nutrition in the preparation of special diets.
• Some knowledge of supervisory practices.