Salad Prep Cook- Hillcrest FTE, Day Shift

Working at Bozeman Health is more than just a job--it's a commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana by being their partner in health and wellness, compassionately delivering the best care for each person, every time. In every role, our employees are inspired by their ability to care for our community and our Culture of Excellence guides each employee to be a high performer, engage in transparent and timely communication, demonstrate dynamic learning and teaching, excel through change, express gratitude and experience joy.

Hillcrest Senior Living Community is seeking a dedicated salad prep/line cook to join our team. The salad prep/line cook position participates as a member of the food production staff to prepare and serve a culinary experience to our residents and their guests. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality salads, dressings, and ingredients for the creation of compound salads and various dishes, and providing support for the smooth operation of our kitchen.

Specific tasks and prep lists will be assigned each shift. This role requires precision, efficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete Serv Safe Certification within four (4) months of start date

• One (1) year of experience as prep/line cook.

• Development:
  Participates in production team meetings, menu, and recipe development
• Food Preparation:
  Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients according to recipes and portion sizes. This includes slicing, dicing, chopping, and marinating.
• Salad Assembly:
  Assemble salads and other cold dishes with accuracy and attention to presentation standards.
• Dressing Preparation:
  Prepare salad dressings and sauces according to established recipes, ensuring consistency in flavor and quality.
• Stock Management:
  Monitor and manage ingredient inventory levels to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Sanitation and Hygiene:
  Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Assist in Kitchen Operations:
  Support the kitchen team with various tasks as needed, including dishwashing, cleaning, and organizing storage areas.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with other kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation and ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of:
  Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds):
  Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally):
  Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Continuously):
  Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to…