Cook - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Location
Redmond, WA | United States
Job description
We are seeking a self-starting cook to prepare meals for our clients at our residential facility at Stillwater. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Kitchen Supervisor.
Available shift: 8am-6pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
- Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced meals twice per day for consumers and team member, following health and safety regulations.
- Prepares and supplies food to remote sites for consumers and team member, following safety and health regulations.
- Monitors food portions.
- Follows recipe cards to prepare meals, increasing or decreasing quantities as necessary.
- Prepares special menus based on consumer medical needs as directed by Kitchen Supervisor.
- Prepares food for special company events as directed by Kitchen Supervisor.
- Cleans kitchen as necessary during the work day.
- Works with consumers in a rehabilitative mode in the absence of Kitchen Supervisor.
- Participates in team member meetings, individual supervision and assigned committees, as required.
- Participates in at least 24 hours of continuing education on an annual basis.
- Maintains ethical and competent consumer and peer relationships in the delivery of service.
- Complies with all applicable federal, state and county laws and regulations, and Sound policies and procedures.
- Performs all job duties in accordance with OSHA and company-designated safety and health regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
- Ability to work with individuals with a mental disability.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Flexible to change.
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Demonstrate initiative and be willing to learn new skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- One year of food service experience (to include cooking) in an institutional setting preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Must be able to obtain Food Handler’s permit within 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
- Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record preferred.
- Must successfully pass criminal background checks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The individual will be required to work in a kitchen and dining room, serving food and cleaning as needed. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential position functions.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Team members will be required to follow any other position-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits:
- 100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance
- Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday
- Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost)
- Paid Life Insurance
- 2x annual salary + additional $25,000
- Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary)
- 100% premiums paid by Sound
- 18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year
- 12 Days of Paid Sick Leave
- 9 Days of Paid Holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Sound retirement plan:
- 401(k) plan (organization contribution) – Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don’t.
- Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan
- Sick Leave Conversion Program - for perfect attendance quarterly
- Paid Training
- Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Free Supervision Hours - Washington State Licensure
- Service Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service
Current sign-on bonus: $1,500
Pay Range: $19.38 - 20.37 per hour
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