Cook - Healthcare Setting / Shoreline, WA

Cook - Healthcare Setting / Shoreline, WA

Cook - Healthcare Setting

Status: Part Time

Shift: Saturday-Monday 4:30am-1:00 pm OR Saturday-Monday 11:00 am-6:30 pm

Wage: $22/hour

Location: Avamere Richmond Beach Rehab - 19235 15th Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177

Our team is rich in culture and diversity, where we welcome you to share and express what makes you who you are! We invest in a just culture, where we support your ideas and input to create a better systematic work environment for each other and for the care of our residents. Success takes a village, and our team is like family - we have many staff members that have proudly worked at Richmond Beach Rehab for 20+ years. We encourage you to have fun and laugh while you work, because we aim for it to be a place you want to be, and a place where you belong.

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals according to the dietary needs and preferences of residents in a skilled nursing facility. Key duties include menu planning, food preparation, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards, and coordinating with the dietary team to provide nutritious and appealing meals. The ideal candidate should have culinary experience, knowledge of special dietary requirements, and a commitment to delivering quality service to residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents, ensuring nutritional and dietary needs are met.
• Follow standard recipes and menu plans while accommodating special dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan and implement menu items that meet the dietary needs of residents.
• 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:

• Proven experience in preparing meals for large groups, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting (hospital, skilled nursing facility).
• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with special dietary requirements, such as low-sodium, diabetic, and gluten-free diets.
• Experience in working with various texture modification diets, including pureed and soft diets, is highly desired.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
• Must have a Food Handler's Card.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.