Cook - on-call - Avamere at Pacific Ridge at Avamere

Tacoma, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Portion Control, Dietary Management, Menu Planning, Food Safety, HIPAA Compliance, Cooking, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Cook Status: on-call Wage: $21 - $29 DOE Location: Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St. Tacoma, WA 98404 Apply at: www.TeamAvamere.com [http://www.TeamAvamere.com] 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. Responsibilities: * 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 * Experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred. * Must have a Food Handler’s Card. * Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. * Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures. * Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. * Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment. * Must be able to read, write, and understand English. Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Responsibilities

The cook is responsible for preparing and serving palatable meals while maintaining portion control and coordinating with the facility's dietitian. They must ensure food availability, manage menus, and assist in meal service while upholding a calm and cheerful environment.