Deer Lodge, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions ...
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Deer Lodge, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions ...
New
Clancy, MT · On-site
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions ...
Clancy, MT · On-site
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions ...
Clancy, MT · On-site
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions ...
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Clancy, MT · On-site
$13.25 - $17.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions ...
Deer Lodge, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions ...
New
Deer Lodge, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions ...
New
Polaris, MT · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
The line cook position is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for our ... Controls costs by following prep sheets as designed to ensure the freshest product is served and ...
Polaris, MT · On-site
$15 - $18.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
The line cook position is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for our ... Controls costs by following prep sheets as designed to ensure the freshest product is served and ...
Deer Lodge, MT · On-site
$15/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Cook Azamra Healthcare at Deer Lodge is currently looking for a Cook to join our team! We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their ...
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Deer Lodge, MT · On-site
$15/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Cook Azamra Healthcare at Deer Lodge is currently looking for a Cook to join our team! We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their ...
Helena, MT · On-site
$12.50 - $17/hr
Hwy 55 is looking for folks with great hustle and competitive drive to join our cook team. If you have awesome energy and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you may be a good fit for us! Flexible ...
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Helena, MT · On-site
$12.50 - $17/hr
Hwy 55 is looking for folks with great hustle and competitive drive to join our cook team. If you have awesome energy and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you may be a good fit for us! Flexible ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Performs a variety of general duties including preparation, cooking, simple calculations, delivering and recording of food products.Ability to keep up with work flow, possesses dexterity needed in ...
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Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Performs a variety of general duties including preparation, cooking, simple calculations, delivering and recording of food products.Ability to keep up with work flow, possesses dexterity needed in ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with Dietary cooking in a hospital environment. Hours to include days, nights and weekends REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Staff Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly) PRIMARY PURPOSE The Staff Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for employees and ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Staff Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly) PRIMARY PURPOSE The Staff Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for employees and ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Staff Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly) PRIMARY PURPOSE The Staff Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for employees and ...
Philipsburg, MT · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Staff Cook Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt (Hourly) PRIMARY PURPOSE The Staff Cook is responsible for preparing daily meals for employees and ...
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A prep cook works in a restaurant or private kitchen, preparing ingredients for other chefs to cook. As a prep cook, your responsibilities center on simplifying the cooking process for everyone in the kitchen. Your duties include cleaning, peeling, chopping, cutting, slicing, and dicing vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, and other food. You are also responsible for maintaining health and safety standards in the kitchen, which is a responsibility of everyone on the staff. You need excellent knife skills to safely and quickly prepare food, and you need communication skills to follow instructions and collaborate with your coworkers. Experience working in a kitchen is helpful when you look for jobs as a prep cook, but a prep cook can sometimes be considered to be an entry-level position.
| Aspect | Prep Cook | Line Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Prepares ingredients, washes, chops, and organizes supplies | cooks dishes during service, manages specific station |
| Skills & Certifications | Basic cooking skills, food safety, knife skills | Advanced cooking skills, station-specific knowledge |
| Work Environment | Kitchen prep area, early shifts | Hot line during service, fast-paced environment |
| Typical Employer | Restaurants, catering services | Restaurants, hotels, catering |
Prep cooks focus on preparing ingredients and organizing supplies, while line cooks handle cooking dishes during service. Both roles require food safety knowledge, but line cooks often need more advanced skills and work in a faster, high-pressure environment. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right culinary role.
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$13 - $17.50/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
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Mountain Valley Nursing in Deer Lodge is currently searching for a talented Cook to join our team!
Our facilities deliver outstanding care as well as foster strong employee bonds. We offer short-term to long-term care and a variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you: compassionate, highly skilled, and motivated to make a difference!
The Cook is a vital team member who will serve as a leader in the kitchen, and work closely alongside the dietary director, dietary assistant, dietary aides, and cooks to guide all food functions implementing current federal state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern skilled nursing facilities, long term care and assisted facilities.
Cook Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the timely meal preparation of all meals consistent with the posted dining schedule and approved menus.
Cooks must be able to prepare meals in a timely manner and have time management skills.
Cooks are also in charge of pulling and properly storing meat correctly.
Making sure all temp logs and cleaning schedules are getting completed.
Cook Requirements:
Must hold a valid Food Handlers Permit
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience as a Cook or similar role
Working in a Skilled Nursing Facility experience is a plus!
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Eduro Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Cook: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Food Handler Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Deer Lodge, MT (Required)
Work Location: In person
