Resident-Centric Kitchen Cook | Flexible Hours & Benefits

Cascadia Senior Living; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Shift coverage bonus

Sick time accrual

PTO accrual

Floating holiday

Bereavement leave

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Assistance fund

Job summary

Cascadia Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals, oversee the food service operation, and ensure adequate food and supplies are on hand. You will follow menus, maintain sanitation, and coordinate kitchen coverage with leadership.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Food Handler’s card, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends. Experience with senior dining and strong attention to detail is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Maintain current Food Handler’s card.
• Education or experience sufficient to meet position requirements or as required by State regulations.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Requires attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Maintains clean, neat, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled timeframe.
• Follows menu cycle, noting changes or substitutions made on proper form.
• Cleans and maintains a neat, safe working environment including the kitchen and food service areas.
• Complies with state sanitation codes.
• Maintains inventory control, places food order, verifies items received and restocks kitchen shelves.
• Directs food service and dining service functions.
• Maintains quality of food prepared and samples the food to ensure quality for residents.
• Ensures resident food preferences are known and followed.
• Ensures staff, resident and guest meals are accounted for daily.
• Maintains meal service records as required.
• Reports problems or issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes changes in resident status and communicates with the team.
• Records resident information as required.
• Averts loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates kitchen coverage and schedules with the Executive Director.
• Adheres to safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Supports dignity, privacy, independence, and home-like environment for residents.
• Attends meetings and trainings; stays current on assigned tasks.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Compassion for seniors

Flexible schedule

Criminal background check

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Food Handler’s card

Job description

Cascadia Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals, oversee the food service operation, and ensure adequate food and supplies are on hand. You will follow menus, maintain sanitation, and coordinate kitchen coverage with leadership.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Food Handler’s card, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends. Experience with senior dining and strong attention to detail is preferred.