Cook - $22 to $24 per HOUR

Avista Senior Living is a reputable senior living community located in Sumner, WA, dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to its residents. With a strong commitment to promoting a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment, Avista Senior Living focuses on enhancing the quality of life for seniors through a variety of tailored programs and services. The community is known for its compassionate staff and high standards in hospitality, which contribute to creating a home-like atmosphere where residents feel valued and cared for. The organization emphasizes teamwork, respect, and professionalism to ensure each resident's needs are met with dignity and kindness. Avista Senior Living prides itself on maintaining an active and engaging community, with emphasis on health, wellness, and social interaction, all while fostering independence among its residents. Their mission includes providing nutritious and delicious meals as part of their comprehensive care offerings. The position available is for a PRN (pro re nata) Cook at Avista Senior Living, specifically located in Sumner, WA. This part-time role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about culinary arts and have a strong desire to contribute positively to a senior living community. The pay range for this position is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, reflecting competitive compensation for part-time workers in this sector. As a Cook at Avista Senior Living, you will be responsible for overseeing food handling and preparation throughout the kitchen. The role requires adherence to specific menus, preparing meals and snacks, maintaining sanitary conditions, and ensuring all food stations are hygienic and well-stocked. The job involves managing temperature and sanitation logs accurately and handling inventory actively to avoid shortages or waste. The cook must prepare meals following sound food handling practices, including proper storage and preparation of menu items, and comply with hygiene protocols by maintaining a "clean as you go" environment. This position also includes reporting equipment maintenance issues responsibly and coordinating preparations for upcoming meals by appropriately thawing and pulling frozen items to meet timely service standards. Healthcare experience is highly preferred, as working in a senior living setting requires sensitivity to dietary restrictions and individual health needs of the residents. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of modifying processes to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen while meeting both time and quality standards. This role not only focuses on preparing excellent meals but also on supporting the community’s philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values, which emphasize caring service and respect for all residents. The cook’s ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with other team members is crucial to the success of the food service operation within the Avista Senior Living community.

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior cook experience is highly preferred
• Food handlers card
• Fingerprint clearance card
• Strong communication skills