Cook

Job Summary

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals. The Cook oversees the food service operation and ensures adequate food and supplies are on hand.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Maintains inventory control, places food order, verifies that items are received appropriately and restocks kitchen shelves appropriately.
• Directs food service and dining service functions.
• Maintains the quantity of food prepared and samples the food to ensure the quality of the food served to the residents.
• Reports problems, concerns, issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes changes in resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates with appropriate team members.
• Covers the kitchen and works with the Residence Director to develop a schedule that ensures adequate coverage.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Education or experience sufficient to meet position requirements or as required by State regulations.
• Food Handler’s card where required.
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulations.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of specialty diets and textures.
• Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
• Has compassion and special interest in working with the senior population.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.

Contact Information

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center 6220 S Alaska St, Tacoma, WA 98408, USA Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.