Cook

About the role

Avalon Care Center Federal Way is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and dedicated Cook to join our outstanding team! The Cook is responsible to prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the supervision of the Dietary Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils; check all trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy; ensure proper storage of food and supplies; adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment (work near ovens, stoves, enter walk in refrigerators/freezers).
• Supply Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies, and report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a Food Handler’s permit / ServSafe certification as per State requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
• Must pass criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for 401K, Medical, Dental & Vision, FSA & Dependent Care FSA, Life Insurance, AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Auto/Home Insurance. Part-time employees are eligible for all of the above except Medical. On Call employees are not eligible for any of the above except 401K.

Pay and Schedule

The pay for this position is $25.50 per hour, and the schedule is full-time.