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Puget Sound Transitional Care

Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$39,275 / year median in Washington

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with out established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietary Supervisor, Administrator or Dietician, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As a Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time. Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus. Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Des Moines, WA 98198 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Des Moines, WA 98198: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development