Cook

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Evergreen Healthcare stands as an excellent choice for those seeking a fulfilling career. Comprising a network of 11 skilled nursing and post-acute care centers across California and Washington, we take pride in bringing smiles to our residents and offering their families peace of mind. At Evergreen Healthcare, we are here to make a meaningful difference.

Job Summary:

Heartwood Extended Care in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals. Oversees food service operation and ensures that 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.
• Coordinates coverage of 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.
  
  
  

Education, Licensure, & Experience 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.
• Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
• Maintains CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulations.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Benefit Highlights:

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

Heartwood Extended Care

1649 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.