Who We Are:

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®.

Shift:

Full-Time | Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays

The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community, and creating a place our residents are proud to call home.

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food and bakery and salad items. Depending on business needs, the Cook may step in and cook hot meals (e.g., burgers, fries, eggs, and other hot meal items).

All food is prepared in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures.

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.

• 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.
• Educational Support.
• Team Member Referral Bonus.
• Shift Differentials.
• LifeMart Employee Discounts.
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives.
• Generous Paid Time Off.

• Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills.
• Culinary background experienced preferred.
• Proficient in English, verbal and written.