Cook, Senior - Veterans Service

Cook, Senior

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is looking for an exceptional Cook, Senior at the Veterans Home in Post Falls who can add value to our amazing team. The ideal candidate for this position coordinates cooking services; prepares, cooks, portions, and serves food for daily meals; performs related work. We work hard to be team-focused, to celebrate our staff, and to end our workday knowing that we've made a difference in the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals, including special diets, ensuring food quality, safety, and flavor
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, assigning tasks and ensuring proper food handling
• Assist with tray line service, ensuring timely and accurate meal service
• Help plan menus, manage inventory, and assist with food purchasing
• Inspect, rotate, and put away food deliveries, write diet cards, and make menu substitutions and needed
• Washing and sanitizing kitchen dishes and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Some knowledge of:

• Food values, basic nutrition in the preparation of special diets
• Supervisory practices

Good knowledge of:

• Methods and materials used to prepare foods for large-scale institutional use
• Use and care of cooking utensils and equipment
• Sanitation and safety practices used in food handling and preparation

Experience:

• Performing large-scale quantity cooking
• Training others in food preparation and serving
• Following recipes and menus
• Calculating volume measurements used in cooking

We Offer Employee Benefits Beyond Compare:

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.

EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.