Cook Company State of Montana

Location Columbia Falls, MT

Date Posted 09/23/2026

Description [montana-logo-4.png (121×121)] The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a Cook career opportunity at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, MT. The Montana Veterans' Home (MVH), located in Columbia Falls, Montana, is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans Administration-certified facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds and 12 domiciliary beds. The nursing facility includes a 15-bed Dementia Care unit. MVH has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. The Montana Veterans' Home is located next to the Flathead River, just minutes away from Glacier National Park. A large pavilion, walking paths, and protected courtyards provide ample opportunities for outdoor access. The facility offers individual and group activities, spiritual services, support group services, and social services. The skilled and rehabilitative services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and dietitian services. Why Join DPHHS? Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in theirmunities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana'sprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities, whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Job Overview

• This position is a Dietary Cook. The Cook prepares large quantities of food items & nutritional supplements for residents, following prescribed therapeutic diets in order to maintain nutritional health. Other responsibilities include 1) Serving food to residents; and 2) Cleaning and sanitizing food supplies and work areas.

•Position Cook LocationMontana Veterans Home, 400 Veterans Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 ScheduleFriday - Tuesday, 500 am - 130 pm. How To To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to . Effective June 29, 2026, DPHHS is participating in