Cook

Job Description

Job Description

The Terraces of Boise in Boise, ID, a HumanGood community nationally rated as 2025-2026 Best Senior Living community for Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care by U.S News & World Report, is looking for talented line cooks to join our team! 

Under general supervision, the Cook primary objective is the preparation of food items to ensure high standard of quality and quantity to meet the needs of the residents for the Residential Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Health Center Dining Room. The Cook handles food in accordance with sanitary standards and recognized food preparation standards.

Schedules Available (NO MORE LATE NIGHTS!):

Full Time, Thursday – Saturday from 10:30 AM – 7PM and Sunday - Monday from 6AM - 2:30PM

Full-Time, 9AM - 5:30PM

Pay range: $20-23 per hour, base pay, depending on years of experience.

Work Duties

• Prepares food, including but not limited to:  washing, trimming, cutting, portioning, measuring, mixing, and panning;
• Cooks food including:  baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking;
• Operates and cleans all food preparation equipment, including but not limited to:  grills, broilers, ovens, steamer tables, mixers, microwave ovens, toasters, etc.;
• Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements;
• Maintains sanitary standards for the handling, transportation, and storage of food;

To be successful in the role, you would have:

• Skilled nursing or retirement community cooking experience (Required)
• Experience with dietary restrictions and modified diets (Required)
• Scratch cooking experience (Preferred)
• Fine dining and/or Country Club cooking experience (Preferred)
• Culinary education (Preferred)
• We value the experience you bring and are excited to learn from your cooking background as you contribute to our team!

What's in it for you? 

At HumanGood, we’re driven by purpose—reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day. Build your future where you’re supported — you’ll have the total rewards you need to build a confident, secure life for you and your family. Count on a compensation package that maximizes your health, wealth and well-being. And adds up to 40% in value to your base compensation.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)

• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential.

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This position is based on site at our community in Boise, Idaho.

Come see what HumanGood has to offer!

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