Cook

Cook Position at Stafholt Health & Rehabilitation

Stafholt Health & Rehabilitation, in Blaine, WA, is a leader in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, transforming lives through personalized care that enhances well-being and quality of life. With our patient-centered approach and 24-hour skilled nursing care, we create custom treatment plans tailored to the unique needs and goals of every patient and resident. At Stafholt, we strive to be a Force for Goodnot just for our patients, but for our employees and the healthcare industry as a whole.

We are looking for a Full-Time Cook to join our team!

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in accordance with regular and therapeutic diet requirements. This role ensures meals are flavorful, visually appealing, safely prepared, and tailored to individual resident needs and preferences while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets accurately and according to a planned menu; prepare alternative items to meet residents' individual needs and food preferences.
• Ensure that food tastes good and is served in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Utilize standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Ensure meals are prepared according to established time schedules.
• Make recommendations to the Culinary Manager regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service.
• Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the facility.
• Interact appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors.
• Perform duties using proper infection control and food handling safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.

What We're Looking For:

• A passionate, reliable, detail oriented individual who is
• Knowledgeable in safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Knowledgeable in basic nutrition and food.
• Skilled in quantity food production.
• Able to communicate effectively with facility staff, residents and their family members.
• Patient and polite.
• Accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
• Able to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means at a level appropriate for the job.
• Able to do basic math.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay: $20-$24 an hour, depending on experience
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off and holiday pay to recharge to prioritize mental and physical health
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• A culture of growth and development with opportunities for advancement and continuing education

Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Licenses/Certification: ServSafe Food Safety Certification required. Food Handlers permit.

Experience: Six months' experience in large quantity food preparation. Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred. Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.

All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents. Must be 18 years or older.