Cook

Ellensburg Senior Living; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Ellensburg Senior Living is seeking an experienced Cook to deliver nutritious meals for residents in a caring environment. You will plan menus, prepare meals to high standards, and collaborate with dietary staff to meet specific dietary needs.

Join a team focused on resident well-being, food safety, and quality dining experiences. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits in Ellensburg, WA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a similar culinary environment, preferably within a senior living or healthcare setting.
• Excellent culinary skills with ability to create high-quality meals.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations; maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• Experience in volume-batch cooking.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• High School diploma or equivalent; culinary school is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design nutritious, well-balanced menus for senior residents considering dietary needs.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Demonstrate mastery of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors.
• Innovate new dishes to provide variety and excitement for residents.
• Coordinate with dietary staff to meet dietary restrictions (low sodium, diabetic-friendly, modified textures).
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation; monitor temperatures and proper storage.

Skills

Culinary experience

Volume-batch cooking

Food safety

Knife skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware & bakeware

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Cook to join our senior living community!

As a Cook, you will play a pivotal role in creating a delightful culinary experience for our residents. Your culinary expertise, creativity, and dedication to quality will contribute to the overall satisfaction and well-being of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan nutritious and well-balanced menus suitable for senior residents, considering their dietary needs and preferences.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors.
• Innovate and create new dishes to provide variety and excitement for our residents.
• Collaborate with dietary staff and healthcare professionals to ensure meals meet specific dietary restrictions, including low sodium, diabetic-friendly, and modified textures as required.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines. Ensure proper storage, handling, and preparation of food items. Monitor and record food temperatures regularly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a similar culinary environment, preferably within a senior living community or healthcare setting.
• Excellent culinary skills with the ability to create and prepare high-quality meals.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Experience in volume-batch cooking.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• High School diploma or equivalent: A diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.

Why join us? We offer a competitive starting wage along with a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• A positive working environment
• Growth Potential

The above statements are intended to be a general description. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if work is similar, related or logically assigned. Moreover, the description is subject to change as the needs of the employer or position change.

We are a drug-free workplace, and all employees will undergo background and drug screenings to ensure a safe, reliable, and productive work environment. These checks help us maintain the integrity of our team and ensure that all employees can perform their duties safely and effectively.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.