Senior Cook - SHS

Posting Begin Date: 2024/11/18

Posting End Date: 2024/12/16

Category: Food Services

Sub Category: Nutrition

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Blackfoot, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 16.70

Maximum Salary: 16.70

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

State Hospital South (SHS) is looking for a full-timeCook, Seniorto coordinate meal services by preparing meals, portioning, and serving food for 100 people. Performs work related duties such as following food safety and sanitation regulations and maintaining nutrition services records. Located inBlackfoot,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.

Coordinate meal services by preparing meals, portioning, and serving food for 100 people. Performs work related duties such as following food safety and sanitation regulations and maintaining 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.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays

• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

• Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

• Medical, dental, vision insurance - 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

• Wellness programs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wide variety of training opportunities

• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

  EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Coordination/work direction.

  Plans and prepares daily work for cooks and food-service workers and/or institutional clients, coordinates assignments and instructs in food preparation, serving, and sanitation, monitors progress and trains staff in job skills and work habits, provides input for performance evaluations, may interview applicants and recommend hiring, insures menu item quantities are adequate, insures proper use of standardized recipes, confers with supervisors and dieticians regarding use of leftovers, substitutions, and recipe adjustments, inventories foodstuffs and insures adequate supplies are available to meet daily needs, may provide supervision and therapeutic positive peer culture to institutional clients

• Food preparation.

  Prepares meals within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, and the standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation, cleans and prepares fresh fruit and vegetables, pans, chops, mixes, breads, and cooks meats, prepares salads and salad dressings, bakes breads, rolls, biscuits, muffins, cakes, cobblers, and cookies, prepares frosting, icing, puddings, fillings, gelatins, and whipped toppings, purees or juices fruits and vegetables, bakes, roasts, stews, fries, and steam-cooks food, prepares cold meats, casseroles, and sandwiches

• Service and sanitation.

  Carves and slices portions of food, applies gravies, sauces, and garnishes, dishes up servings according to menu combinations or individual diets, ensures cleanliness of cooking and serving areas, maintains sanitation by proper care, cleaning, and storage of equipment and utensils, demonstrates proper use and maintenance of equipment to prevent accidents

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of methods and materials used to prepare foods for large-scale institutional use.This must include experience following recipes and menus AND calculating volume measurements used in cooking. Typically gained by approximately two years' experience performing large-scale quantity cooking in an institution or large restaurant setting.

• Good knowledge of use and care of cooking utensils and equipment AND sanitation and safety practices used in food handling and preparation.Typically gained by approximately two years cooking experience that included these responsibilities.

• Experience training others in food preparation and serving.Typically gained by six months or more lead work or supervisory experience in a food service setting OR three months experience and completion of a formal training course in the element of supervision.

• Experience performing large-scale quantity cooking. Typically gained by a minimum of TWO years' experience performing large-scale quantity cooking, following recipes and menus and calculating volume measurements used in cooking.

• Some knowledge of food values and basic nutrition in the preparation of special diets.Typically gained by six months work experience or completion of two classes covering how to prepare meals for clients with diabetes, food allergies or other diet restrictions.

• Some knowledge of Supervisory practices. Typically gained by 6 months leadwork or supervisory experience in a food service setting.

  Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Individual to have a working knowledge of sanitation procedures and be able to follow food safety regulations at all times. Typically gained by at 6-month experience and / or with Idaho Food Handler's certification.

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  EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

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.