Cook - Senior Living (Part-time)

Cook - Senior Living (Part-time)CookType: 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 98902The 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 basisInspect diet trays; work with the facility dietician and process diet change received from Nursing ServicesCoordinate food service with other departmentsEnsure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily availableEnsure that menus are maintained and reviewed prior to preparation of foodAssist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basisQualifications:Must be 18 years or olderHigh-School diploma or equivalentExperience in Assisted Living or other related Health Care CommunityMust have a food handlers' cardMust be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantitiesMust be knowledgeable of food preparation proceduresMust have knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures and rulesEmployee 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 assistanceAccess up to 50% of your net earned income before paydayCareer DevelopmentEmployee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and morePaid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)401(k) retirement plan with employer matchThe company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.