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Job Description
Life Care Center of South Hill is located in Puyallup Washington a city known for its agricultural heritage vibrant community events and suburban charm with easy access to Tacoma and Seattle. Residents enjoy the annual Washington State Fair numerous parks and a revitalized downtown filled with shopping and dining options.
Our resortstyle stateoftheart facility which opened in 2016 specializes in shortterm skilled care and has been recognized for excellence in patient outcomes and quality care. Life Care Center of South Hill was named one of U.S. News & World Reports 2025 Best Nursing Homes and holds a prestigious 5Star CMS Rating reflecting our commitment to exceptional service. We offer competitive salaries based on experience and are seeking compassionate dynamic professionals to join our outstanding team.
Come join our team of Healthcare Heroes!
What we have to offer:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid time off after a year of service and sick time
Flex Spending Account and/or HSA
Growth opportunities within Life Care
Pay range is $19.00$22.05 DOE (wage is determined by the number of years of experience).
Position Summary
The Cook prepares and serves quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- One 1 year experience in food preparation preferred
- Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities
Specific Job Requirements
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance and appropriate for each patient
- Knowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistency
- Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
- Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
- Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Gig
