Cook

Living Care Lifestyles; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for seniors at an innovative care facility. As a Cook, you'll play a crucial role in preparing delicious meals while ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. This position offers you the chance to make a positive impact on residents' lives through your culinary skills. With a supportive work environment that values your contributions and promotes professional growth, you’ll find this role both rewarding and fulfilling. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a team that honors dignity and individuality in every meal served.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan Match

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Team Member Meals

Qualifications

• 1+ year of food service experience preferred in hotel/restaurant or senior living.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to meet Signature Dining Standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and work areas.
• Follow safe food handling techniques.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Cooking Methods

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

English Proficiency

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook role at Living Care Lifestyles

Quail Park of Lynnwood currently has an opening for a cook on our Signature Dining Team. Our team manages the entire dining experience of our seniors, ensuring that meals are presented in a clean and attractive manner and that residents, both new and old, feel welcome. We depend on our cooks to make sure that all food is delicious and safe, keeping the kitchen neat and sanitary, and that our food meets prescribed health standards. As a member of our dining team, you’ll play a key role in providing a tasty and enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

What You'll Do

1. Follow recipes and proper procedures to cook and prep all food to Signature Dining Standards while maintaining freshness and appropriate temperatures.
2. Responsible for proper food storage including covering, labeling, dating, and placing in proper food storage areas.
3. Always ensure safe food handling techniques.
4. Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment before and after each use.
5. Ensure all kitchen surfaces including floors, counters, sinks, cabinets, and walk-in freezer and fridge remain clean and sanitary during shift.
6. Complete deep cleaning procedures according to schedule or as directed.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 1-year applicable food service experience.
• Previous experience in either hotel/restaurant or senior living preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English effectively.
• Must meet all health-related and/or food-handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s credentials.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
• Retirement Plan Contribution Match
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Team Member Meals

And more! See our benefits here!

Why Join Us?

Quail Park of Lynnwood / Living Care Lifestyles offers a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. You'll be part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents, providing compassionate care that honors their dignity and individuality.

Ready to take the next step in your career and join our team of dedicated professionals? Apply today and be a part of something truly rewarding!

Rate of Pay: $19.00-$21.00/hour