Culinary Aide

Description Help Make Mealtimes Something to Look Forward To Food is more than a meal, especially when you’re serving people who call our facility home. At Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, our culinary team plays an important role in creating enjoyable, nutritious, and welcoming dining experiences for our residents.

We’re looking for a culinary aide who is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in serving great food. You’ll work alongside our culinary team to prepare, portion, serve, and clean up meals while following food safety and sanitation standards. If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and being part of a team, we’d love to have you join ours!

Why Mountain Valley? At Mountain Valley, our culinary team does more than prepare food, you help create moments that residents look forward to every day. You’ll be part of a team that values quality, teamwork, and treating our residents with the respect they deserve. Join us and help make mealtimes memorable. Apply today to become part of the Mountain Valley team!

What You’ll Do Assist with preparing and portioning food, beverages, salads, desserts, and other menu items Prepare meals according to planned menus, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences Follow standardized recipes and proper food handling and food safety practices Ensure meals are attractive, appetizing, and served at the proper temperature Deliver and serve meals and snacks according to established schedules Accurately serve meals according to each resident’s diet order and food preferences Use proper portion-control utensils and techniques Label, date, store, and rotate food appropriately Monitor and record food, refrigerator, freezer, dishwashing, and sanitizer temperatures Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe throughout meal preparation and service Follow infection control and safety procedures Assist with receiving and storing food and kitchen supplies Monitor inventory and report low stock or supply needs Use food, supplies, and equipment efficiently to help reduce waste Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to manufacturer and supervisory instructions Report equipment or safety concerns promptly Make recommendations that could improve recipes, menus, production, or meal service Work cooperatively with team members across the facility Interact with residents, families, and visitors in a positive and respectful manner Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality We’re looking for someone who is: Dependable and responsible Friendly, patient, and respectful Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions Able to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers Committed to safe food preparation and handling A positive team player who takes pride in their work Food service experience is a plus, but we’re looking for the right person and are willing to help you learn!

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Food service experience preferred Six months of long-term care experience preferred License/Certification Food Handler’s Permit (can obtain post employment) Additional Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English Employees must meet all applicable state background check requirements before working in the facility Due to federal child labor restrictions regarding certain power-driven kitchen equipment, employees must be 18 years of age or older for this position