Lead Care Kitchen Cook (Hosp/LTC)

WHITERIVERALF; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WHITERIVERALF in Washington state is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and ensure safe, sanitary conditions for residents.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, hospital or long-term care cooking experience, ServSafe certification, and the ability to read procedures and recipes. You may supervise dietary staff when needed and must follow cleaning schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in hospital or long-term care facility (≥1 year).
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Safe food handling

Sanitation

Recipe reading

Temperature recording

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHITERIVERALF in Washington state is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and ensure safe, sanitary conditions for residents.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, hospital or long-term care cooking experience, ServSafe certification, and the ability to read procedures and recipes. You may supervise dietary staff when needed and must follow cleaning schedules.