Who We Are

Summerhill Senior Living located in Oak Harbor, WA is seeking a Cook to join their amazing team. Supportive & engaged management, career growth, and an excellent reputation within the community are just some of the reasons you should consider Summerhill This award-winning community takes pride in our strong team that shares in the commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life. We strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service^®!

Why Work for Us

Summerhill Senior Living, an award-winning community located in the heart of Oak Harbor, WA offers a place where any employee can call home! Our small but charming community offers a family environment, strong leadership and growth/training opportunities from within. Don’t forget we have cutting edge technology that allows easy shift scheduling directly through a mobile app.

Wage Information:

Hourly Wage: $16.50-$19.00/hour | Depending on Experience

Cook Job Duties

• Cook to review menus prior to food preparation. Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, standards, and recipes. Meals must be palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Cook to perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Culinary Services.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in establishing food service timelines to ensure that meals are prepared timely.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served according to policy.
• Cook will assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Cook will meet federal and state in-service requirements.
• Lead the kitchen staff in duties and tasks as necessary.

Safety and Sanitation

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations including hand hygiene as well as with established policies and procedures.
• Cook will ensure that the work area is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Ensure that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

Job Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.