Cook - Assisted Living

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in a supportive and caring environment. This role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals while adhering to safety and quality standards. You'll work closely with dietary staff to ensure resident satisfaction and maintain a clean workspace. If you are passionate about food service and want to make a difference in the lives of residents, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values integrity, trust, and commitment, and enjoy a rewarding career in a home-like atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in cooking or dietary department.
• State certification or food service license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to menu and standards.
• Maintain clean and safe work area, ensuring proper food storage.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Sanitary Practices

Temperature Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Cook - Assisted Living

Longview, WA

Pay Rate: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 22 Pay Rate Minimum: 18

This Position is a Grill Cook / Dishwasher

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, resident preference, and sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture. Samples food for quality assurance prior to service.

2.Ensures foods are cooked and held at the appropriate temperatures. Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process.

3.Partners with supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions.

4.Ensures that food supplies are available and prepared as needed for upcoming meals. Notifies supervisor of needed supplies.

5.Maintains a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning.

6.Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and Prestige policy. Discards outdated food.

7.Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.

8.Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.

9.Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.

10.Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.

11.Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.

12.Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.

2.Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.

3.Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.

4.Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant or the dietary department of a hospital or similar environment. General kitchen/dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience. Must have required State certification or food service license.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.

Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Located at 605 Broadway Street in Longview, WA, PrestigeSenior Living – Monticello Park is 84 apartments of assisted living, andadditional 60 units of independent living community. Monticello Park is a placethat has, over the years, proven to be a high performer in the senior care spacein the area, including achieving a deficiency-free survey in 2019. MonticelloPark is a true home like atmosphere, where our team members and residents work closely,and where there are close relationships. We have many long-term team memberswho have found a true “home” in Monticello Park – you might too!

Our team members at Monticello Park enjoy a strong leaderwho will train and develop you, listen to your opinion, and will have a voiceby sharing your unique background, skills, and knowledge. You are part of a trueteam.

Our community employs many high performing, empathetichealthcare providers that serve our residents, and keep our community lookingabsolutely stunning. If working in a home-like setting, in a strong teamatmosphere, with an award-winning employer that has a strongpromote-from-within culture, then Prestige Senior Living – Monticello Park isthe place for you.

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing +post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communitiesin 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members whoserve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personallytouching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment,and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment tocareer development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can helpyou achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career atPrestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment whereyour work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige’s comprehensive benefits package, including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid life and AD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the company’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.

Full-time and Part-Time (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0 .034/ hour during their first year.

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