Cook

Newport Healthcare; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Kirkland, WA seeks a skilled kitchen attendant to prepare and present meals and snacks to clients, families, and guests, upholding Newport Healthcare’s culinary standards in a welcoming dining environment.

The role involves opening/closing the kitchen, executing daily menus, accommodating dietary preferences, and ensuring sanitation per health regs. 1–3 years of kitchen experience and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years of applicable kitchen experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the kitchen as needed.
• Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
• Prepare and present food for events as directed.
• Execute menu generated by Chef de Cuisine.
• Adhere to dietary restrictions and provide healthful meals.
• Maintain overall kitchen cleanliness, including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes.
• Ensure kitchen adheres to health and Newport Healthcare standards.
• Engage positively with parents and guests to enhance mealtime experiences.
• Participate in baking or cooking groups as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You’ll Do

Responsible for ensuring that the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks to clients, families, and guests meet Newport Healthcare’s standard of culinary excellence while providing a friendly dining environment.

Essential Duties

• Open and close the kitchen as needed.
• Prepare/present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
• Prepare and present food for parent weekends or other special events as directed.
• Executes menu generated by Chef de Cuisine.
• Adhere to communicated dietary restrictions and/or preferences of clients. Provide healthful, nutritious, and organic meals/snacks as directed.
• Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floor, dishes after each meal and food prep.
• Ensure Kitchen adheres to state health and hygiene requirements and Newport Healthcare standards.
• Engage in a positive manager with parents and other guests, build appropriate rapport with clients to enhance positive associations with mealtimes.
• Participate in baking or cooking groups, as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One - three years of applicable experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation for this role ranges from $21.71-$30.39 per hour depending on education and experience.