Dietary Cook (Full Time, Rotating AM & PM Shifts)

Healthcare Services Group•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a full-time Cook to prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role involves following planned menus and recipes, meeting HCSG food-quality and presentation standards, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and food-safety practices, assisting with inventory and supply orders, and providing positive customer service to residents, staff, and guests. The position has rotating AM and PM shifts. Offered pay starts at $18.50 per hour; the salary rate is determined based on qualifications, experience, education, and the needs and requirements of the facility served. Residency within the service area is required. The role may require completion of an approved sanitation and safety course. A current ServSafe or Food Handler certification is required where mandated by state or county law. The role requires compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods. The employee must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and work around food and cleaning products. HCSG describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Current ServSafe or Food Handler certification where required by state or county law.
Residency within the service area.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a cook or in food preparation is preferred.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and recipes.
Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet HCSG standards.
Follow food-safety and sanitation guidelines and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen.
Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.
Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests and provide excellent customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.