Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Cascadia Healthcare is a reputable healthcare provider specializing in long-term care services. Known for its commitment to enhancing residents' quality of life, Cascadia Healthcare operates a network of facilities dedicated to delivering compassionate and personalized care. The organization emphasizes the importance of professionalism, ethics, and adherence to state-specific regulations to create a safe and supportive environment for residents, families, and staff alike. With a strong focus on resident satisfaction and well-being, Cascadia Healthcare continually invests in employee training and development to uphold the highest standards of healthcare services.
This part-time cook position at Cascadia Healthcare involves preparing and serving food for residents, employees, and special events, adhering strictly to food safety and handling protocols. The role entails preparing meals that cater to regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu while accommodating individual resident preferences and dietary needs. The cook is responsible for ensuring that food is not only tasty but also presented attractively and served at the proper temperature. Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment is a critical aspect of the job.
The position requires working on weekends, specifically Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. Candidates must be prepared to commit to these hours and demonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance. As part of the hiring process, all employees must pass a background check in compliance with state regulations to ensure safety standards for all residents.
Key responsibilities include preparing and portioning food using proper techniques, utilizing standardized recipes, maintaining temperature control, serving residents correctly based on diet orders, and adhering to portion control standards. The cook will also be involved in receiving and storing food supplies, maintaining kitchen equipment, and performing cleaning duties according to established policies. Communication skills are essential, as the role involves interacting positively with residents, their families, and co-workers. The cook should be detail-oriented, patient, and capable of working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
Cascadia Healthcare seeks candidates with knowledge of safe food preparation, basic nutrition, and quantity food production. The ideal candidate will have experience in large quantity food preparation and, preferably, experience in a long-term care environment or therapeutic diet preparation. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with ServSafe Food Safety Certification and a Food Handlers permit if required by state regulations. The role demands a minimum age of 18 years due to federal child labor laws preventing younger individuals from working with certain kitchen equipment.
This role provides an opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about food service within a healthcare setting to make a meaningful contribution to the care and comfort of residents. Working at Cascadia Healthcare comes with the chance to grow professionally while supporting an organization that values quality, safety, and respect in all aspects of care. This role is essential in ensuring residents receive nutritious, safe, and enjoyable meals consistently, which is critical to their overall health and satisfaction.
This part-time cook position at Cascadia Healthcare involves preparing and serving food for residents, employees, and special events, adhering strictly to food safety and handling protocols. The role entails preparing meals that cater to regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu while accommodating individual resident preferences and dietary needs. The cook is responsible for ensuring that food is not only tasty but also presented attractively and served at the proper temperature. Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment is a critical aspect of the job.
The position requires working on weekends, specifically Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. Candidates must be prepared to commit to these hours and demonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance. As part of the hiring process, all employees must pass a background check in compliance with state regulations to ensure safety standards for all residents.
Key responsibilities include preparing and portioning food using proper techniques, utilizing standardized recipes, maintaining temperature control, serving residents correctly based on diet orders, and adhering to portion control standards. The cook will also be involved in receiving and storing food supplies, maintaining kitchen equipment, and performing cleaning duties according to established policies. Communication skills are essential, as the role involves interacting positively with residents, their families, and co-workers. The cook should be detail-oriented, patient, and capable of working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
Cascadia Healthcare seeks candidates with knowledge of safe food preparation, basic nutrition, and quantity food production. The ideal candidate will have experience in large quantity food preparation and, preferably, experience in a long-term care environment or therapeutic diet preparation. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with ServSafe Food Safety Certification and a Food Handlers permit if required by state regulations. The role demands a minimum age of 18 years due to federal child labor laws preventing younger individuals from working with certain kitchen equipment.
This role provides an opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about food service within a healthcare setting to make a meaningful contribution to the care and comfort of residents. Working at Cascadia Healthcare comes with the chance to grow professionally while supporting an organization that values quality, safety, and respect in all aspects of care. This role is essential in ensuring residents receive nutritious, safe, and enjoyable meals consistently, which is critical to their overall health and satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification required
- Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations
- Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation
- Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred
- Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal child labor laws
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred, ServSafe Food Safety Certification required, Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations, Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation, experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred, Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred, Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job, Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization, Ability to be patient and polite, Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented, Ability to do basic math, Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means
Job Duties
- Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu, prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences, prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques, makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change, ensures that food tastes good and is served in an attractive, appetizing manner, utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items, ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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