Cook – PM Shift

Tacoma • Tacoma, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Weatherly Inn is seeking an experienced PM Cook to support our senior living community by preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality evening meals. This role plays a key part in resident satisfaction, food safety, and kitchen operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3+ years cooking experience (healthcare, senior living, or similar preferred)
• Food Handler Permit (within 14 days of hire)
• ServSafe certification required
• Strong multitasking, leadership, and food safety skills
• Lift up to 50 lbs; stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Nice To Haves

• healthcare, senior living, or similar preferred experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve evening meals following approved menus and recipes
• Assist with preparation and service of the noon meal as needed
• Supervise kitchen staff assisting with dinner service
• Ensure proper food presentation, portioning, and temperature control
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, coolers, and freezers
• Label, store, and rotate food to minimize waste
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Prepare soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, and baked goods
• Supply PM snacks to the Wellness Center
• Assist with food ordering and inventory as backup to the Director
• Close kitchen safely at end of shift

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED