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Job Title: Cook and Lead Cook - Dietary
Company Name: Providence
Location: Polson, MT USA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/19/2026
Expire Date: 04/18/2026
Job Categories: Hospitality/Tourism, Manufacturing and Production, Other / General, Real Estate, Restaurant and Food Service, Quality Control
Job Description
Cook and Lead Cook - Dietary

Description



This is a combined posting for a Cook and Lead Cook. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these positions, we encourage you to apply.



Under general supervision, the cook handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitation regulations, infection control policies, maintains high standards of quality preparation and portion control using standardized recipes and in appropriate quantities to meet menu requirements. Adapts to and sustains a culture of continuous improvement so that continuous quality improvement becomes a part of the daily work routine to function proficiently in the following areas: dish room, patient trays, food preparation and stocking. May cook, bake, do prep work or make salads, as assigned. Maintains professional, courteous relationships with all staff. May be required to perform some or all of the primary functions as assigned or other duties as assigned.



The lead cook participates in ordering, inventory and quality control of food products. Handles and prepares food in accordance with standards of quality preparation and portion control using standardized recipes and in appropriate quantities to meet menu requirements. If needed, will cook, bake, do prep work or make salads. Maintains professional, courteous relationships with all staff. The person in this position may be required to perform some or all of the primary functions as assigned or other duties as assigned. Conducts inventory as needed. Assists in production of catering functions. Documents employee issues when manager is absent.



Cook



Schedule: 0.8 FTE, Part Time, Day Shift (40 hour work week)



Required qualifications:




  • 1 year experience in quantity food preparation and completion of some cooking classes with formal on-the-job training.



Cook, Salary Range in Polson, MT:



Min: $16.50, Max: $24.36



Lead Cook



Schedule: 1 FTE, Full Time, Evening Shift (40 hour work week)



Required Qualifications:




  • 3 years experience in quantity food preparation and completion of some cooking classes with formal on-the-job training.



Preferred Qualifications:




  • Coursework/Training Culinary Arts certificate.



Lead Cook, Salary Range in Polson, MT:



Min: $19.17, Max: $29.34



Why Join Providence?



Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.



Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.



About Providence



At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, well walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.



Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.



Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.



Requsition ID: 421891


Company: Providence Jobs


Job Category: Food Preparation/Service


Job Function: Operations


Job Schedule: Part time


Job Shift: Multiple shifts available


Career Track: Admin Support


Department: 3502 DIETARY POLSON


Address: MT Polson 6 13th Ave E


Work Location: St Joseph Medical Ctr Polso-Polson


Workplace Type: On-site


Pay Range: $See Posting - $See Posting


The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



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