Location: Valley Senior Living on 42nd

  • Full Time position available
  • 40 hours/week (5:00am-1:30pm)
  • Starting wage is between $21.20 and $25.81
  • Generous shift differentials
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Excellent Benefits such as Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, Health, Dental and Vision Insurance & 401K matching!

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Preferred:

  • High school graduate or GED or working towards one or the other.

FUNCTIONS

  • Comply with policies for sanitation, food handling, infection control, standard precautions, isolation procedures, and safety regulations. Report all incidents, accidents, and hazardous conditions.
  • Use chemicals appropriately as instructed by the material safety data sheets (MSDS).
  • Prepare meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
  • Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menu using standardized recipes.
  • Assist with incoming groceries, following FIFO to meet our expectation of quality.
  • Estimate food requirements and amounts needed for service to minimize waste and leftovers.
  • If the Head Cook is in the position on a full-time basis, the Head Cook must cross-train to the positions of Assistant Cook, Cook, and Dining Services Evening Supervisor.
  • Manage the department in absence of the Dining Services Director.
  • Adjust the daily staffing needs for the department due to staff absences. Recruit off-duty staff or reassign staff as necessary.
  • Assist the Dining Services Director to monitor staff work performance and complete performance appraisals.
  • Collaborate with the Dietitian and Dining Services Director to implement menu changes.
  • Serve food in an appealing manner according to menu, diet requirements, portion control, and the preferences of residents and tenants.
  • Encourage residents to make menu choices and provide assistance for their needs, including transportation to and from dining areas, setting up their meal, offering seconds and alternative choices.
  • Clean, sweep, mop, dispose of waste, and complete all scheduled cleaning duties.
  • Clean dishes through scraping or using the dish machine and store the clean dishes.
  • Work cooperatively with management as necessary and implement recommended changes.
  • Perform clerical duties such as recording food temperatures and performing audits for the department.

Our Locations

  • Valley Senior Living on Columbia
    • 2900 14th Ave S.
  • Valley Senior Living on 42nd (Woodside Village, Wheatland Terrace, Town Square)
    • 4000 24th Ave S
  • Valley Senior Living on Cherry (Tufte Manor)
    • 3300 Cherry Street

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 701.787.7829.

Valley Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer