Cook – Make a Difference One Meal at a Time!

Cascadia Healthcare | Join Our Culinary Team!

Do you enjoy cooking, creating delicious meals, and making someone's day a little brighter? At Cascadia Healthcare, our cooks play an important role in creating a welcoming dining experience for our residents. We are looking for a dependable, team-oriented Cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, and making sure every plate is served with care.

As a Cook, you will prepare meals for residents, employees, and special events while following established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. Your work directly contributes to our residents' comfort, nutrition, and quality of life!

What You'll Do

• Prepare delicious, well-presented meals for regular and therapeutic diets according to established menus and standardized recipes.
• Accommodate individual resident preferences and prepare alternative meal options when needed.
• Ensure food is properly prepared, portioned, and served at the correct temperature.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate food temperature, refrigerator/freezer, and sanitation logs.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food supplies to maintain freshness and prevent waste.
• Ensure meals and snacks are prepared and delivered on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and dining preparation area.
• Wash dishes, sanitize kitchen equipment, and ensure supplies are ready for the next meal service.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and monitoring food and supply inventory.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Work closely with the Culinary Manager and fellow team members to ensure smooth daily kitchen operations.
• Provide friendly, respectful interactions with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Offer suggestions to improve recipes, menus, food quality, and kitchen efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of basic food preparation, nutrition, and safe food handling practices.
• Experience with quantity food preparation or commercial kitchen operations preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with a team.
• A positive attitude, patience, dependability, and a willingness to help wherever needed.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete assigned tasks within scheduled timeframes.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend required in-service training and apply new knowledge to daily responsibilities.
• Assist with overseeing kitchen operations in the Culinary Manager's absence when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct and follow all Cascadia Healthcare policies and procedures.

Why Join Cascadia Healthcare?

At Cascadia, we understand that meals are about more than nutrition. They are part of our residents' daily routines, comfort, and enjoyment. Our culinary team helps create meaningful moments every day, and we value the people who make that happen.

If you enjoy cooking, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that makes a difference, we'd love to meet you!

Employment Requirement: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare must successfully complete and receive clearance through the applicable state-specific background check requirements before having contact with patients or residents.

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Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

Licenses/Certification

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification required.
• Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations.

Experience

• Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation. Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.
• Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.
• NOTE: Federal Child Labor Laws do not permit employees younger than 18 years of age to work with or repair, adjust, or clean power-driven machines such as meat slicers and commercial mixers. Therefore, individuals must be at least 18 years of age to be employed in this position.