Cook - Senior Living (Part-time)
Avamere Communities, Yakima, WA, United States
Cook
Type:
Part-Time / On-call
Shift:
Various schedule, Weekend availability needed
Wage:
$18-$20/hr DOE
Location:
Avamere at Englewood Heights - 3710 Kern Road, Yakima, WA 98902
The Cook prepares and serves meals according to menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines. This role ensures food quality, proper portioning, safe food handling, and kitchen cleanliness while supporting special diets and resident satisfaction.
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 dietician and process diet change 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 reviewed prior to preparation of food
Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis
Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older
High-School diploma or equivalent
Experience in Assisted Living or other related Health Care Community
Must have a food handlers’ card
Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures
Must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures and rules
Employee Perks
Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply.
Excellent benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage for full time employees.
Tuition assistance
Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
Career Development
Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.
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Part-Time / On-call
Shift:
Various schedule, Weekend availability needed
Wage:
$18-$20/hr DOE
Location:
Avamere at Englewood Heights - 3710 Kern Road, Yakima, WA 98902
The Cook prepares and serves meals according to menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines. This role ensures food quality, proper portioning, safe food handling, and kitchen cleanliness while supporting special diets and resident satisfaction.
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 dietician and process diet change 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 reviewed prior to preparation of food
Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis
Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older
High-School diploma or equivalent
Experience in Assisted Living or other related Health Care Community
Must have a food handlers’ card
Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures
Must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures and rules
Employee Perks
Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply.
Excellent benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage for full time employees.
Tuition assistance
Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
Career Development
Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.
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