Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.63 - $24.16
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Located in Lakewood, Washington, Lakewood Veterans Memorial Community (LVMC) is a healthcare facility dedicated to serving veterans, their families, and the local community with excellence and compassion. The organization prides itself on its commitment to care, demonstrating respect, professionalism, and courtesy to all patients, visitors, and staff. With a focus on delivering high-quality food service within a healthcare environment, LVMC supports the overall mission of enhancing patient well-being through nutritious and timely meal preparation. As an integral part of its food services team, LVMC fosters a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to engage in professional development and continuous... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food service, particularly cooking in large quantities
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to lift and move large pots/pans full of food
- Ability to grip and grasp
- Ability to follow recipes
- Ability to be supervised
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors
Job Qualifications
- Any combination of training, education and work experience which demonstrates an ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position
- Typical qualifying background is high school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in food service, particularly cooking in large quantities
- No certifications required
- Ability to read, understand and apply information
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Be organized
- Perform basic mathematics
- Perform cleaning duties
- Measure and weigh portion sizes
- Plan and prioritize duties
- Work well with others
- Adapt easily to change and learn new duties
- Work well under pressure
- Meet deadlines
Job Duties
- Prepare patient meals following standard recipes
- Write the daily menu for the cafeteria
- Prepare desserts for patients and cafe
- Prepare meals for cafeteria
- Serve hot food on patient tray line
- Clean equipment after each use
- Keep cook's area clean
- Answer phone for late trays
- Responsible for directing the department's responsibilities in the absence of the Sous Chef and Director
- Communicate with Diet Techs
- Be aware and report any changes in temperatures of refrigerators/freezers
- Prepare meat and vegetables for Meals-on-Wheels
- Other duties assigned by supervisor
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays, as assigned
- Willingness to work overtime, as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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