Cook - Skilled Nursing Facility

Caldera-Care-1; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time off

Job summary

Aurora Valley Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab (a Caldera Care facility) is hiring a Cook to support residents with nutritious meals and substitutions as needed. You will ensure timely service, proper tray assembly, and adherence to sanitation standards in a busy kitchen.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of cooking experience in a retirement or hospitality setting, a current Food Handlers Card, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year cooking in retirement/hospitality environment.
• Current Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write in English.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals, including substitutions as needed per diet tickets.
• Organize time and food preparation to meet schedules.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Assemble food trays according to diet and resident preferences.
• Follow sanitation, infection control and safety measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Cook or Dietary Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Current Food Handlers Card

Job description

About Us

At Aurora Valley Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home for both our residents and our staff. We take pride in providing top‑notch care and delivering the highest standards of excellence, which is only possible thanks to our incredible employees. Join our team of amazing individuals today!

Pay Range: $20-$23 DOE

Responsibilities

• Ability to make appropriate substitutions to menu when necessary and report such to dietary manager
• Ability to plan and organize time and food preparation to specified time
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment
• Review of tray card to assure that current food information is consistent with food served
• Assemble food trays according to diet and resident's food preferences as written on diet ticket
• Follow posted cleaning schedule utilizing proper sanitation and cleaning methods
• Follow infection control and safety measures
• Other duties as assigned by Cook or Dietary Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year cooking in retirement/hospitality environment
• Current Food Handlers Card
• Ability to speak, understand, read and write in English
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred

Benefits

• Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off