Cook - PT - Avamere Puget Sound

Cook

Location: Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound - 630 S.

Pearl St, Tacoma 98465.

Status: Part-time (Monday double shift and Tuesday Mornings)

Wage: $21 - $28 DOE

Benefits:

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.


* 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.

Duties and 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.

Experience:


* 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 speak, read, and write English fluently