CookStatus: PRN/on-call Wage $18.50 - $23.00 DOE Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Employee Perks
- Tuition assistance
- Mentorship opportunities
- Career development
- Free meals for employees
- Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
- Generous employee referral program
- Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
- Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
The primary responsibility of a Cook is to prepare food to assure that quality food services is provided at all time.Responsibilities
- Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
- Inspect diet trays; work with the facility's dietitian and process diet changes received from Nursing Services.
- Coordinate food service with other departments.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Ensure that menus are maintained and review menus prior to preparation of food.
- Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
Qualifications
- Experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
- Must have a Food Handler's Card.
- Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
- Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.