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Job Title: Cook and general assistant
Job Description: We run a Bed and Breakfast in Island Park for 5 weeks in the summer. We need a cheerful, organized person who loves to cook. Duties will include lunch and dinner cooking, organic grocery shopping, running errands, kitchen organization, cleaning and light house work. We're looking to hire an LDS woman who is comfortable with all aspects of creating and serving meals for larger groups. Hours will vary from 20 to 35 hours a week depending on the guest load. High energy, flexible attitude and an eager work ethic will be rewarded. Although families come from around the country to visit, LDS standards are at our core. We value family fun, outdoor play and healthy eating. Sundays off.
Location: Island Park, Idaho
Requirements / Qualifications: Be able to cook healthy food for groups (meals are served family style). Reliable transportation to Island Park. High energy and organization skills. Enthusiastic and socially comfortable. Fun, service oriented additude.
Start Date: June 30
Duration/End Date: August 5th
Hours: 11 am to 8 pm
Pay / Wage: $12.50 to 14.50 depending on skill and additude.
How to Apply: Send an e-mail with cooking experience. Explain "why" you're comfortable organizing and cooking for groups of 10 to 25. Tell us about your work philosophy and what it means to be "service oriented." If your application looks like a great fit, we will e-mail you back to set up an skype interview. Include 2 work references. We'll call references before the final hiring interview, which will include cooking with me in the kitchen.
Contact Name: Julie Potter
Email Address :yellowstone6@yahoo.com
Application Deadline: June 26th
Posted: 6/18/13
Company: Cache Valley Homes
Job Title: Laborer
Job Description: I need temporary help working on a cabin in Warm River, 10 minutes east of Ashton Idaho. Work includes heavy lifting, and some experience in framing and carpentry would be nice.
Job Location: Lewies Lane, Warm River, Idaho
Requirements / Qualifications: No experience required, but must be able to lift 80lbs bags of concrete.
Start Date: Immediately
Duration / End Date: 1 week, possibly more if experienced in construction.
Hours: 8AM - 5PM (flexible)
Pay / Wage: $8hr for no experience, $10+ for experienced, DOE
How to Apply: Call Chris @ (602) 903-6703
Application Deadline: June 18
Posted: 6/17/13
Contact Name:Heather Sharp
Job Title: Mother's Helper
Job Description: Hi! I am looking for someone to come help around the house. Responsibilities would include mainly housekeeping and also some child care. I have 5 adorable little kids and work from home doing the books for our business and I am finding I just can't get everything done! Please help! I am VERY flexible as far as your class shedule and can work around most anything. I would like someone to come help about 4 or 5 hours a week. You would need your own transportation to my house. We live over by the fairgrounds and nature park.
Requirements / Qualifications: If you have any experience with house keeping or child care, please let me know.
Start Date: June 11, 2013
Duration / End Date: At least the next few months
Hours: 4 to 5 hours a weel
Pay / Wage: $7.50/hour
How to Apply: Please send me an email telling me a little about yourself. My email address is heather.sharp@live.com or you can call me at 208-356-3611
Application Deadline: End of June (unless I hire someone before that)
Posted: 6/11/13
Job Title: Free or Reduced Rent in Exchange for In-Home Living Assistance
Job Description: Free or Reduced Rent in Exchange for In-Home Living Assistance Sixty eight year old woman offers free or reduced rent in her home for an LDS married couple or single woman in exchange for in-home living assistance. Location: St. Anthony, Idaho, just 15 minutes north of Rexburg. Home has spacious living area with three bedrooms. Washer and dryer are included. All utilities will be included except internet use. Internet is available, but will need to be paid by individual. Assistance could include help with dressing, meal preparation, mobility within home, house cleaning, and occasionally running errands. I am looking for individual that will be available in afternoons and evenings/nighttime. Please contact Melinda Quayle at 208-390-6269 or by email at melindaquayle@gmail.com. Please make sure to leave your name and current phone number or email address so I can contact you.
Location: Saint Anthony, ID
Requirements / Qualifications: Must be friendly and compassionate.
Start Date: ASAP
Duration / End Date: Until no longer needed
Hours: Afternoon/Evening so that can provide assistance with meals and bedtime
Pay / Wage: Exchange for Rent
How to Apply: Melinda Quayle melindaquayle@gmail.com 208-390-6269
Posted: 6/4/13
Job Title: Nanny
Job Description: I am looking for a part-time nanny for my 10 month old daughter. I live in Salt Lake but work in Provo 2-3 days a week from 8-5.
Requirements / Qualifications: Organized, fun-loving, experienced child caretaker.
Location: Salt Lake City or Provo, Utah
Start Date: June 17, 2013
Hours: 16-25
Pay / Wage: DOE
How to Apply: Email Sydnee Christensen at christensen.sydnee@gmail.com a resume and description of your availability.
Posted:5/22/13