Cook – PT (10am-2pm)

Tacoma

  • Tacoma, Washington
  • 17 days ago

    Highlights

    Schedule: 10:00a–2:00p, rotating shifts including weekends & holidays Pay: Dependent on Qualifications (DOQ); merit-based increases Reports To: Food Services Director, Administrator. We are seeking a skilled AM Cook to prepare and serve high-quality breakfast and lunch meals in our assisted living community.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTacoma, Washington

    Description

    Schedule: 10:00a–2:00p, rotating shifts including weekends & holidaysPay: Dependent on Qualifications (DOQ); merit-based increasesReports To: Food Services Director, Administrator

    About Weatherly Inn

    Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community known for excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We work closely with families to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a warm, professional environment.

    Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ hours/week)

    • Medical insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Paid time off (PTO)

    About the Role

    We are seeking a skilled AM Cook to prepare and serve high-quality breakfast and lunch meals in our assisted living community. This role requires strong cooking and baking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to supervise and support kitchen staff.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Open the kitchen and begin morning meal preparation

    • Prepare breakfast and lunch, following menus and recipes

    • Present food attractively and safely, maintaining proper temperatures

    • Supervise and assist kitchen staff during meal prep and service

    • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

    • Store leftovers appropriately and minimize food waste

    • Assist with ordering and preparing special occasion meals

    • Demonstrate competent cooking and baking skills with a variety of foods

    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    • GED or High School Diploma required

    • 3+ years of cooking experience in a similar setting

    • Food Handlers Certification (within 14 days) and ServSafe required

    • Strong multitasking, organizational, and supervisory skills

    • Proficient with kitchen equipment, including culinary machinery, extractor, vacuum, and computers

    Physical Requirements

    • Lift/carry up to 50 lbs; push 250 lbs in wheelchair or cart

    • Sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, and perform repetitive arm/hand movements

    We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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