Cook for Assisted Living

Theuniversityunion; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workout facility access

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan options

Life Insurance/AD&D

401(k) with employer matching

PTO accrual

AFLAC plan options

Employee Assistance Program

Free soup

Lunch discount

Annual company events

Employee appreciation events

Emergency financial assistance

Free parking

Job summary

Sunshine Health is hiring an Experienced Cook for an Assisted Living Facility in Spokane Valley. This full-time role features day and evening shifts with a weekend day weekly, and a weekend differential of $2/hr.

Starting pay ranges from $19.10 to $25.66 per hour, with potential for growth and solid benefits. The job requires 2+ years in high-volume food production or a culinary degree, a high school diploma or GED, and a Food Handler's Card.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in high-volume food production or culinary certification.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler's Card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes following menus and policies.
• Serve food at appropriate temperatures and portions.
• Adhere to recipes and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of surfaces and equipment.
• Prepare diet-appropriate items and desserts.
• Keep records of food temperatures and menus.
• Serve Sunshine Health employees at meals per policies.
• Ensure proper maintenance of foods and beverages.
• Collaborate with supervisors and dietary staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Culinary degree

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler's Card

Job description

• Base Pay $19.10 - $25.66 / Hour
• Other Compensation Starting wage depends on experience. Weekend shift differential $2/hr
• Job Category Home Office

Description

Position: Experienced Cook for Assisted Living Facility

Schedule: Full-Time day and evening shifts including one weekend day weekly
Weekend shift differential: $2/hr

Prep cooks with experience encouraged to apply!

• Competitive pay
• Possibility for growth within
• Time and a half on major holidays
• Free access to fully equipped workout facility
• Medical Plan Options: We offer comprehensive health plan options to support the health of you and your family.
• Dental: Choose between two plans to find the coverage that is best for your smile!
• Vision: Included with your medical plan, this vision coverage includes routine visits and hardware coverage.
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• 401(k) with employer matching
• PTO: Accrual begins day of hire
• AFLAC plan options: Affordable accident coverage that provides seamless financial assistance for unexpected medical visits.
• Employee Assistance Program: This no cost plan provides mental health support, life coaching, wellness resources, legal assistance, financial coaching and identity theft resolution!
• Free soup
• $5 lunch with payroll deduction
• Annual company events including summer picnic and annual employee recognition meeting
• Year-round employee appreciation events and activities
• Employee emergency financial assistance fundraising events
• Free parking

Job Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below.

1.Prepare dishes by following menus for meal service according to policies and procedures.

2.Serve food and condiments in appropriate servings in accordance with resident's individual diet in a manner that is pleasing to the eye and at the appropriate service temperature.

3.Follow recipe and make adequate decisions relative to the meal for seasonings and other preparations.

4.Provide daily cleaning, mopping, and sweeping as needed. Sanitize and clean surfaces and equipment.

5.Taste food and make adequate judgments about taste, smell and texture of food.

6.Prepare food items appropriate for persons on diets with modified textures including main course dishes and desserts.

7.Maintain all mandated records including food temperatures, cooling logs and completed menus.

8.Serve Sunshine Health employees at meal times in accordance with policies and procedures.

9. Prepare all food products including meats, vegetables, fruits and/or desserts for upcoming meal services.

10. Provide proper maintenance and monitor food and beverages.

11. Work cooperatively with supervisors and dietary staff and maintain a good working relationship with all outside staff.

12.Perform all other duties deemed necessary by Supervisors, Managers, Directors and Administrators.

Requirements

• 2 years or more experience in high volume food production and/or culinary degree certification
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• Food Handler's Card

Equivalent experience is not accepted in place of required education.

Summary

Sunshine Health provides exceptional long term and acute care services for adults in need. We are an award winning, locally owned care facility serving the Spokane community for over 70 years. Our services include short and long-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, adult family homes, mental health, memory care, and home health. Our goal is to ensure we treat everyone in our care with respect and dignity while providing a comprehensive system of services. We are looking to grow our team of food service professionals with dedicated staff who can deliver quality food service while growing their skills as a member of our team.