Dietary Cook (On Call)

Healthcare Services Group • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. The role supports HCSG’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves and enhancing customer and resident experiences.

Prepare meals according to planned menus and recipes, ensuring quality, taste, and presentation meet HCSG standards. Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintain a clean and orderly kitchen, and assist with inventory management and supply ordering. Interact positively with residents, staff, and guests while providing excellent customer service. Other duties may be assigned.

The offered pay rate is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. Salary rates are determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and the specific needs and operational requirements of the facility served. Residency within the service area is required.

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 if 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.
• Adhere to 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, providing excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free telemedicine.
• Free prescription discount program.
• Free employee assistance programs.
• Earned wage access through PNC EarnedIt.
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
• Hands-on training and support.
• Career development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED