Evening Cook

About the job

Sullivan Park Senior Living in Spokane Valley is hiring a full-time evening cook who reports to the dining services manager. The cook prepares meals for residents in large batches, including special diets, and runs the kitchen when the dietary supervisor is away.

What you'll do

• Cook a range of foods in large quantities, following menus and portion guides
• Prepare special diets and pureed foods accurately and make food look appealing to residents
• Record food temperatures at each meal and help serve meals
• Keep the kitchen, cooking area and serving carts clean, safe and sanitary, and see that cleaning schedules are followed
• Keep sanitizer buckets at the right strength
• Tell the administrator or director of nurses about concerns with a resident's care
• Help train dietary staff and supervise when the dietary supervisor is absent

What you need

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A ServSafe certificate, kept current, and good standing with the Department of Public Health
• Cooking experience of at least one year, in a hospital or long-term care setting
• Able to read recipes and procedures and work with fractions, percentages and ratios
• Able to stand and walk most of the shift, push and pull often and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience with PCC

Schedule

• Evening shift, full-time

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with low monthly premiums for employees and dependents
• A 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time and 7 paid holidays a year