Senior Living Kitchen Cook - Compassionate Care

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

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.