Prep Cook at Orchard Ridge Assisted Living – Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Description of the Company:

For more than 100 years, Orchard Ridge Assisted Living has cared for seniors. We are a nonprofit and one of only a few assisted living’s that have been awarded the Gold Excellence of Care by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare! Our team works cooperatively together to ensure all resident needs are met.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

· Must have Food Handlers Certificate or acquire one within the first year of employment

· Previous prep experience

· Ability to remain calm under stressful situations

· Effective and clear communications with residents, resident families and staff

· Must be able to pass criminal and drug background tests as required by Bureau of Licensing and corporate policies

· Must be able to work respectfully and compassionately with older adults

Duties for Waitstaff:

· Assist with meal preparations to include but are not limited to the following: Chop, dice, slice, prep for cooks needs

· Prepare salads, side dishes, deserts, soups, and alternate lunch salad plates

· Clean the prep area

· Wash pots, pans, and dishes

· Have a good understanding of portion control

· Must be flexible and able to step into any position

· Have a complete understanding of the Health Department regulations and food handling (will train)

· Other duties as assigned

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time

Have a love for seniors

Schedule:

Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8am-6pm

Flexibility a plus!

Extra $2 an hour on Saturday & Sunday

Salary: $17.50-$19 per hour (plus weekend $2/hr differential)

Benefits:

*Fee meal during shift*

• Health Insurance – employer pays 75%
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance ($10,000 employer paid)
• Vacation starts accruing from day 1 and is available to use after 90 days of employment
• Sick Pay starts accruing from day 1 and is available to use after 90 days of employment
• Scholarship opportunities
• 401k with employer matching funds up to 3% of gross (After 1 year of employment)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture