Career Opportunities
Work and Live in the Bitterroot Valley!
The Council on Aging is located in Hamilton, MT, the county seat for Ravalli County. Nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains the Council on Aging has served seniors throughout Ravalli County since 1979. Year round outdoor activities include hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing. Nearby wilderness areas and rivers are perfect for exploring, kayaking, rafting, and tubing. Communities in Ravalli County offer the best of small town living but is only 40+ miles from the Missoula International airport and metro area. Live and work with a great team in a great place!
The Ravalli County Council on Aging falls under Missoula Aging Services, the Area Agency on Aging for both Missoula and Ravalli Counties. Our talented and dedicated staff are committed to our mission of Providing the Opportunity for Independence. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. To apply for an open position, please email your completed pdf or word doc application along with your cover letter to info@ravalliccoa.org . You may include your resume, however a resume will not be accepted in lieu of the employment application.
RCCOA is an equal opportunity employer.
Victor Site Cook
Job Description:
Make a difference in the lives of local seniors in Victor. Our cooks prepare scratch-made meals to be delivered to our homebound seniors as well as served at our congregate meals to promote socialization and avoid isolation. Kitchen is located at the Victor Senior Center, 246 5th Avenue.
This is a permanent, part-time position working approximately 24-28 hours a week. Meal delivery occurs on Wednesdays and congregate meals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Travel to other RCCOA sites, bank and grocery store is required. All food delivery is performed by our amazing volunteers.
On-the-job training and continuing education opportunities will be provided. Food Safety Manager training will be assigned and must be completed in a timely manner. Restaurant experience is not necessary but highly preferred. Only the passion of cooking healthy and nutritious meals from scratch and the desire to help our seniors maintain their independence is needed.
Benefits include mileage reimbursement, paid time off, a Health Reimbursement Account, and participation in a Simple IRA plan.
Job Duties:
- Check in all shipments, ensuring temperature control and accuracy in products delivered.
- Interpret monthly menu.
- Notify Nutrition Supervisor of necessary changes to menu.
- Manage supplies and inventory and notify Nutrition Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor of all ordering needs.
- Prepare ingredients following all FDA/USDA guidelines.
- Prepare food for all Meals on Wheels clients and site congregate meals.
- Ensure the space is clean and sanitary at end of shift.
- Check email during shifts.
- Print food labels, route sheets and more using on-site computer. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE is not super important, but should be noted there is SOME computer work.
- Ensure all food is clearly labeled and put away at end of shift.
- Follow FIFO (first in first out) rules, disposing of expired or unsafe foods appropriately.
- Prepare cardboard and aluminum cans for disposal.
This position may be required to shop for immediate needs or items unable to be delivered by the Council’s vendors. Permission should be obtained for any unusual or expensive ingredients.
This position has a great deal of autonomy to ensure exemplary food and amazing customer service to clients and volunteers.
Additional duties as assigned.
Come down to the office to fill out an application or email us at info@ravalliccoa.org
RAVALLI COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING | 310 Old Corvallis Rd Hamilton | 406.363.5690