Cook

Life Care Centers of America • Port Orchard, WA

285d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Life Care Center of Port Orchard is located along the Sinclair Inlet, offering residents beautiful waterfront views and a close-knit community. The city's historic downtown features unique shops, eateries, and a marina. Port Orchard's proximity to Seattle, via ferry, provides easy access to urban amenities while maintaining a small-town feel. Life Care Center of Port Orchard was named one of U.S. News & World 's 2025 Best Nursing Homes. The Cook prepares and serves quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Proficient in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistency
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED