Job Description:

Cook

Category

Dietary

Shift

Various Shifts

Hours

Per Diem

Union Position

Yes

Location

Avamere Heritage Rehab of Tacoma

Address

7411 Pacific Avenue

City

Tacoma

State

WA

Zip

98408

Overview

At Avamere, our mission is to enhance the life of every person we serve.
This includes our patients, residents, patient and resident family members, and our fellow co-workers.

Cook
On-call Position Available

Avamere Heritage Rehab of Tacoma
7411 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 474-8456

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Responsibilities/Qualifications/Skillset

Cook 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.
Qualifications
- 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 obtain Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Facility Information

Nestled in the Pacific Northwest in scenic Tacoma, Washington is Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation of Tacoma. This location offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care and features 89 skilled nursing beds. Amenities include 24-hour staff, private transportation services, a Resident Council, and an extensive activities calendar. Their engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, residents, and those just stopping by for a visit.

Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation of Tacoma is honored to be recognized for their commitment to quality by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.

Get to know more about Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation of Tacoma on their blog and on Facebook.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 775

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Avamere Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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