Line Cook in Memory Care

Generations; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical - Dental - Vision

401k Employer Match

Employee Engagement

Safe work environment

On-the-job training

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Generations Wheatland Village is hiring a Line Cook in the Culinary Department to prepare meals per the menu, ensure appetizing presentation, and support residents with a home-like dining experience.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, and ability to follow English instructions. Prior kitchen experience is preferred; training provided. Excellent benefits accompany a stable, growth‑oriented team.

Qualifications

• Prepares all food as outlined by the menu and ensures appetizing presentation.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• CPR and First Aid certification within first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food as outlined by the menu and ensures appealing presentation.
• Assists residents and staff in creating a home-like atmosphere.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards in food preparation.
• Adheres to dietary needs and proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Food handling

Kitchen experience

CPR / First Aid

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen

Job description

The Line Cook at Wheatland Village maintains efficient performance in food preparation in the Culinary Department and ensures adequate follow-through of job duties as outlined by the supervisor. Complies with federal, state, and local standards for facility operation. Incorporates the Generations' Mission, Vision, and Values into their daily work and interactions with others.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, then we are meant to be together! We want people like you to join our team.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO) both F/T and P/T employees
• Medical - Dental - Vision (F/T employees)
• 401k Employer Match
• Employee Engagement
• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Growth Opportunities

Schedule

• Full-time working Friday through Tuesday, off Wed/Thurs.
• 8-hour shifts

Requirements

• Prepares all food as outlined by the menu and ensures appropriate and appetizing presentation of food items.
• Assist personnel and residents in establishing a home-like atmosphere.
• Experience in Food preparation is desirable, but not required.
• Needs to have knowledge of food handling operations and the ability to prepare nutritious food and present it in an appetizing manner that meets all the dietary needs of the residents.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferable.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid within the first 30 days.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and follow written and oral instructions in the English language.
• All other duties assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Generations is a family-first, family-owned, and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are not only dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents but our staff as well. We cherish the unique gifts and complementary skills each person brings to our team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us.

Bringing Generations together in the joy of living and everything it means to be human.