Cook - Skilled Nursing
Centralia, WA 
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Posted 14 days ago
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Position Details: * Salary: 16.75 - 23.00 Hourly Wage Starts at $16.75 - $23.00hr. DOE: The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, resident preference, and sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture. Samples food for quality assurance prior to service. 2.Ensures foods are cooked and held at the appropriate temperatures. Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process. 3.Partners with supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions. 4.Ensures that food supplies are available and prepared as needed for upcoming meals. Notifies supervisor of needed supplies. 5.Maintains a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning. 6.Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with Federal, State, and local guidelines and Prestige policy. Discards outdated food. 7.Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately. 8.Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions. 9.Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed. 10.Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned. 11.Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings. 12.Performs other duties as assigned. COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES 1.Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust. 2.Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff. 3.Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records. 4.Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant or the dietary department of a hospital or similar environment. General kitchen/dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience. Must have required State certification or food service license. EDUCATION High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience. EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different. Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.:: Prestige Post-Acute Rehab Center - Centralia:: THE LOCATION Located at 917 South Scheuber Road, the beautiful 128-bed community at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center - Centralia boasts an award-winning team committed to great healthcare. If you are looking for a fun, team-work focused culture in an environment with varied work pace, look no further!: Team members at Prestige Care Centralia collaborate to ensure the comfort, safety, and happiness of their patients and residents. Our management team believes in participative leadership and empowered staff and strive to build strong relationships with employees in every department. All team members are encouraged to give feedback and are also offered regular training and education opportunities!: Under the leadership and structure of Administrator Rebecca Christiansen, the team at Prestige Care Centralia take pride in recognition for their commitment to the health and well-being of their residents and patients. Prestige Care Centralia was recently recognized for the following: 2020 Tier 2 Certificate of Achievement Quality Initiative Recognition Program - AHCA/NCAL 2019 Clinical Excellence Award - Infinity Rehab: As a team member at Prestige Care Centralia, you join a group dedicated to community involvement and support. We currently partner with local colleges for nursing preceptorships and regularly collaborate with community providers.: THE COMPANY: Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.: We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is an employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.: SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige's comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life and ADD insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the company's retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.: Full-time and Part-Time team members (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year.:

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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