Cook - Skilled Nursing (Finance)
Cook
Status: Part-Time Cook
Shift: Friday - Sunday 10:30 Am - 6:30 PM
Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Starting Wage: $24 DOE
Apply at Teamavamere.com
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our team at Avamere Rehab of Shoreline, a reputable skilled nursing facility committed to providing high-quality care and nutritious meals to our residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing meals for large groups, with a strong preference for those who have worked in a healthcare setting. The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare food to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.
We strongly prefer individuals that have a background in cooking within a healthcare system and/or Skilled Nursing Facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents, ensuring nutritional and dietary needs are met.
- Follow standard recipes and menu plans while accommodating special dietary requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with dietary staff to plan and implement menu items that meet the dietary needs of residents.
- Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
- Inspect diet trays; work with the facility's dietitian and process diet changes received from Nursing Services.
- Coordinate food service with other departments.
- Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
- Ensure that menus are maintained and review menus prior to preparation of food.
- Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
- Proven experience in preparing meals for large groups, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting (hospital, skilled nursing facility).
- Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.
- Knowledge and experience with special dietary requirements, such as low-sodium, diabetic, and gluten-free diets.
- Experience in working with various texture modification diets, including pureed and soft diets, is highly desired.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
- Must have a Food Handler's Card.
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
