Cook

QUAIL PARK OF LYNNWOOD; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan Contribution Match

Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Team Member Meals

Job summary

Quail Park of Lynnwood is looking for a Cook/Baker to join our Signature Dining Team. In this role, you will manage the dining experience for residents, ensuring meals are delicious and safe while maintaining a clean kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of food service experience, demonstrate excellent customer service, and be CPR/First Aid certified. We offer full-time benefits including medical, dental, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year applicable food service experience.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Must read, comprehend, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and proper procedures to cook and prep food.
• Ensure safe food handling techniques.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation and cooking

Safe food handling

Customer service

Education

CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s credentials

Job description

Cook/Baker

Quail Park of Lynnwood

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 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 doing everything necessary for a tasty and enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

Weekend hours required.

What You’ll Do:

• Follow recipes and proper procedures to cook and prep all food to Signature Dining Standards while maintaining freshness and appropriate temperatures
• Responsible for proper food storage including covering, labeling, dating and placing in proper food storage areas
• Always ensure safe food handling techniques
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment before and after each use
• Ensure all kitchen surfaces including floors, counters, sinks, cabinets, and walk‑in freezer and fridge remain clean and sanitary during shift
• 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
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with residents, guests, staff, and vendors
• 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

Rate of Pay: $19.00-$24.00/hour