Cook (Part-Time) - $20 to $21 per HOUR

Caring Places Management is a well-established, family-owned company dedicated to providing exceptional care for seniors across the Pacific Northwest since its inception in 1991. With a strong focus on creating homelike environments, Caring Places Management fosters communities where residents feel at home and staff members feel like family. Their commitment to nurturing and enriching the lives of seniors drives every aspect of their care approach, placing a high value on compassion, respect, and thoughtful attention to individual needs. Over the decades, Caring Places has grown to become a trusted name in senior care, known for exceeding expectations through dedicated, loving service and a supportive workplace culture. The role of Cook at Caring Places Management, specifically at Creekside Place located in Battle Ground, WA, offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about preparing nutritious meals tailored to a vulnerable senior population. This part-time position demands a commitment to ensuring residents receive appropriate nutrition, which contributes directly to their well-being and quality of life. The ideal candidate will be involved in cooking large batches efficiently and safely, adhering to dietary guidelines and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. This position is crucial to the community's operation, as the cook not only prepares meals but also helps create a warm, welcoming dining experience that enhances the overall atmosphere of the living environment. The offered wage ranges from $20 to $21 per hour, dependent on experience and certifications, making it a competitive position within the local job market. The role requires physical stamina, including the ability to stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, and lift up to 35 pounds routinely. This ensures the cook can manage kitchen tasks effectively and maintain a safe and organized workspace. Additionally, candidates must either hold a current valid Food Handler's License or be willing to obtain one upon hire, reinforcing the company’s emphasis on food safety and compliance. Caring Places Management promotes a strong and positive workplace culture, highlighted by numerous benefits to support employees’ health and well-being. These include a 100% company-paid telehealth and telemedicine benefit effective from the first day of employment for employees and their immediate family members, health insurance coverage for full-time employees, dental and vision insurance, a health savings account, 401K retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid time off accrual. Such benefits demonstrate the company's investment in their employees beyond just wages, contributing to a stable and rewarding work environment. This position is ideal for those with previous cooking experience, especially in scenarios involving large batch preparation, and those who are dedicated to delivering thoughtful, quality care through food preparation. Join the talented, fun-loving team at Creekside Place and be part of a community that truly values exceeding expectations in service and care for seniors.

• high school degree or equivalent
• must pass a criminal background check
• current valid Food Handler's License or able to obtain upon hire
• previous experience as a cook or relevant experience preferred
• physically able to stand and move during shift
• able to bend and kneel throughout shift
• able to lift 35 pounds or more routinely