Senior Living Cook – Make a Difference Daily

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

HSA/FSA Accounts

Employer Paid Group Life and AD&D

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation, sick days and holidays

Career development programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Prestige Senior Living - Bridgewood in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals per menus and dietary guidelines, under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

A minimum of one year cooking experience in a restaurant or dietary department, plus a state certification or food service license, is required. High school diploma or equivalent and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant or the dietary department of a hospital or similar environment.
• General kitchen/dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience.
• Must have required State certification or food service license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture.
• Samples food for quality assurance prior to service.
• Ensures foods are cooked and held at the appropriate temperatures.
• Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process.
• Partners with supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions.
• Ensures that food supplies are available and prepared as needed for upcoming meals.
• Notifies supervisor of needed supplies.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning.
• Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and Prestige policy.
• Discards outdated food.
• Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature.
• Reports faulty equipment immediately.
• Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.
• Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed.
• Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Prestige Senior Living - Bridgewood in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals per menus and dietary guidelines, under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

A minimum of one year cooking experience in a restaurant or dietary department, plus a state certification or food service license, is required. High school diploma or equivalent and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude are valued.