Cook

Avalon Health Care Group; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Cook at Avalon Health Care Group. You will be responsible for food preparation and serving, ensuring compliance with diet specifications and hygiene standards. This role offers an entry-level full-time opportunity in a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork and compassion.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Possess a Food Handler’s permit / ServSafe certification.
• Ability to relate positively to residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to menus and dietary specifications.
• Direct cleaning and sanitizing of work areas and equipment.
• Ensure food and supplies availability for meals.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s permit / ServSafe certification

Job description

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Benson Heights Rehab Center is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and dedicated Cook to join our outstanding team!

Wage : $23.00 /hr

Schedule : On Call shifts open!

Do you enjoy cooking and especially for others? The Cook is responsible to prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dietary Services Manager. With enthusiasm and compassion, our Avalon family works with our patients and their families as well as with our communities to celebrate life every day.

**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Serving:

• Prepare and serve food and meals food in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils; check all trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy; ensure proper storage of food and supplies; adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment (work near ovens, stoves, enter walk in refrigerators/freezers).
  
  

Supply

• Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies, and report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a Food Handler’s permit / ServSafe certification as per State requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
• Must pass criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
  
  

Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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