Job Description

Cook

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Various

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA 98155

Starting Wage: $24/hour DOE

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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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.