Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Cascadia Healthcare is a respected provider of healthcare services, known for delivering compassionate and high-quality care to residents in long-term care environments. The organization is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy atmosphere for both its residents and staff, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. As a leading healthcare provider, Cascadia Healthcare emphasizes the importance of teamwork, professional conduct, and continuous education among its employees to uphold its standards and foster a supportive community.
The position of Cook at Cascadia Healthcare is essential in ensuring that all food served to residents, employees, and special events meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and safety. This role involves preparing meals that cater to both regular and therapeutic diets, according to planned menus, while also accommodating individual dietary needs and preferences. The Cook is responsible for using proper food handling and safety techniques, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring that all meals are served at the correct temperature and portion size. Attention to detail, adherence to food safety protocols, and efficient use of resources are critical components of this job.
This full-time position requires someone who is skilled in quantity food production and possesses knowledge of basic nutrition and food safety practices. The successful candidate will work closely with the Culinary Manager to ensure smooth kitchen operations, timely meal delivery, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. The role also involves participating in inventory management, cleaning duties, and adhering to infection control practices.
In addition to food preparation, the Cook must maintain accurate records related to food temperatures, storage, and equipment sanitation. The position demands a high level of professionalism, the ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff, and the capacity to work cooperatively as a team member across various departments. Being patient, polite, and detail-oriented are important personal attributes for success in this role.
Employees are required to comply with state-specific background check requirements before commencing work, reflecting Cascadia Healthcare's commitment to safety and security. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a caring environment and be part of a dedicated team that positively impacts the lives of residents and their families. The Cook position at Cascadia Healthcare is a meaningful career choice for those passionate about food service in a healthcare setting and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
The position of Cook at Cascadia Healthcare is essential in ensuring that all food served to residents, employees, and special events meets the highest standards of taste, presentation, and safety. This role involves preparing meals that cater to both regular and therapeutic diets, according to planned menus, while also accommodating individual dietary needs and preferences. The Cook is responsible for using proper food handling and safety techniques, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring that all meals are served at the correct temperature and portion size. Attention to detail, adherence to food safety protocols, and efficient use of resources are critical components of this job.
This full-time position requires someone who is skilled in quantity food production and possesses knowledge of basic nutrition and food safety practices. The successful candidate will work closely with the Culinary Manager to ensure smooth kitchen operations, timely meal delivery, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. The role also involves participating in inventory management, cleaning duties, and adhering to infection control practices.
In addition to food preparation, the Cook must maintain accurate records related to food temperatures, storage, and equipment sanitation. The position demands a high level of professionalism, the ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff, and the capacity to work cooperatively as a team member across various departments. Being patient, polite, and detail-oriented are important personal attributes for success in this role.
Employees are required to comply with state-specific background check requirements before commencing work, reflecting Cascadia Healthcare's commitment to safety and security. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a caring environment and be part of a dedicated team that positively impacts the lives of residents and their families. The Cook position at Cascadia Healthcare is a meaningful career choice for those passionate about food service in a healthcare setting and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
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
- 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
Job Duties
- Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to a planned menu, as well as for employees and special events, as requested by the Culinary Manager
- Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences
- Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations
- Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy
- 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
- Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned as directed and within established time schedules
- Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service
- Records temperatures of food according to established procedures
- Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with a planned menu, the residents’ diet orders, and food preferences
- Uses the correct portion control utensils during the preparation, pre-portioning, and service of food
- Labels, dates, and stores food properly according to established policies
- Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range
- Records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the Culinary Manager
- Washes dishes, and other kitchen items according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing
- Records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs
- Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food
- Performs cleaning assignments according to established policies and utilizes the proper cleaning chemicals
- Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed
- Ensures that dishes, and other needed items are readily available for the next meal
- Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc.
- Helps ensure that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is available at all times
- Reports inadequate stock levels to the Culinary Manager in a timely manner
- Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste
- Maintains the security of the kitchen
- Performs all duties using proper safety techniques
- Operates equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction
- Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition
- Reports all equipment problems to Culinary Manager promptly
- Completes tasks according to established time schedules
- Makes recommendations to the Culinary Manager regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service
- Works cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the facility
- Interacts appropriately and in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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