Cook

## Description

We have an opening for a PRN cook. Come apply to work with the team at Avista Senior Living in Sumner, WA!

**\*\*PART TIME SHIFTS, Sunday 7am-6pm, Monday 9am-2pm, and Tuesday 9am-2pm.**

Wake up excited about coming to work! The Cook oversees food handling and preparation throughout the kitchen, is able to follow a specific menu, prep cook and sanitize between meals and keep accurate temperature and sanitation logs to also include active inventory. The Cook also maintains all food stations, ensuring hygienic work spaces. Modify processes for routing and meeting orders according to time and quality standards. Healthcare experience highly preferred.

**Essential Functions:**

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision and values of the community.
• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.
• Maintains a strict "clean as you go" practice ensuring a clean, professional work environment.
• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.
• Coordinates the next day's food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications and Skills**

• Prior Cook experience REQUIRED (2yrs minimum)
• Strong Communication
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic culinary service management
• Food Handlers Card
• Fingerprint Clearance Card