Cook

Highgate at Bozeman

Bozeman, MT

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OURTEAM.

A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive,holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people arehappiest when they can make their own choices.

We provide opportunities forphysical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritualinvolvement, and fun.

We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positivelyimpact the quality of life for over seniors and their families.

COOK

Areyou passionate about food? Looking forthe next step in your culinary career? Up for a change of pace and fun workenvironment?

If so, maybe this is anopportunity for you. We are looking for the right person to work with ourculinarians to implement the food and beverage program for our residents.

We specialize in assisted living and memorycare. Highgate Senior Living's mission is to devote ourselves to help eachresident live a life of purpose and each of us plays a crucial role in doingso.

We operate communities in the western US and are seeking the right Cook tojoin our team. Come help us create anenvironment that promotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of truecommunity in a gracious, homelike setting.

This position isfulltime and is responsible to help provide a culinary experience for ourresidents that engages all five senses in the most pleasant ways to nourishboth the body and the soul.

The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized anddetail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude.

Youmust have good communication skills and be willing to work hard. This can be a great opportunity for those individualsthat have a passion for food creation and are looking for a new industry withan exciting career path.

Ourindustry needs heart driven, committed professionals that enjoy working inservice to others while sharpening their skills and knowledge necessary for along term, deeply satisfying profession.

This is a great opportunity to train for the next step in your culinarycareer, as you’ll work side by side the chef and learn new things in a positiveenvironment.

We support internalpromotions for our team members. We alsoevaluate a person’s unique skill sets and recognize different levels ofprofessional experience when considering candidates for the role.

SKILLS NEEDED :

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individuallyand in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Culinary skills that demonstrateinnovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness
• Solid safety awareness in work habitsand the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen
• Awareness of food safety, infectioncontrol, and cleanliness standards
• Skilled in varied cooking techniquesand the desire to teach and train others these skills
• Team player with ability to developstrong working relationships along with customer service focus
• Ability to adapt / respond quickly tothe needs and preferences of our residents
• An understanding or the willingness togain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to helpresidents with dementia still live with purpose

RELATABLE EXPERIENCE :

• Experiences where you have been involved in the production and delivery of a culinary program
• Past culinary roles where you havebeen asked to deliver highest quality service
• Culinary opportunities you had thatinclude serving seniors or other vulnerable populations
• Previous culinary service-basedpositions in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels
• Prior volunteer work or other work withvulnerable groups of people
• Internships and special programs orassignments that have honed your culinary skill set

QUALIFICATIONS :

1- At least years of age

2- A combination of education andexperience in the culinary arts

3- Current negative TB test

4- Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn,various regulatory standards for the kitchen

5- Willingness to learn how to work in ahealthcare / assisted living environment

6- Ability to pass criminalrecord / background check

7- Good time management skills

8- Must be able to work wellindependently with little oversight

As an organization we offer our team members agood benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count andthe opportunity to innovate.

Ourcompensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing,tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration.

The starting hourly wage range for thisposition is $. to $. per hour. Apassion for your work and a commitment to serving others are essential jobqualifications.

This is an opportunityto work in a booming industry that is constantly evolving and is making apositive impact for seniors every day.

We are a healthcare company and beingvaccinated against COVID- is preferred. If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to connectwith us.

Last updated : 2024-06-25