Cook - on-call - Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Cook - on-call - Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Job Category: Culinary

Requisition Number: COOKA
029165

• Posted :
  February 27, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Avamere Skilled of Tacoma
3625 East B Street
Tacoma, WA 98404, USA

Avamere Skilled of Tacoma
3625 East B Street
Tacoma, WA 98404, USA

Location
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Avamere at Pacific Ridge - 3625 East B St. Tacoma, WA 98404

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan:
  After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  
  Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA:
  Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Life insurance, disability coverage,supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage,Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount program sand more.

Responsibilities:

• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
• Inspect diet trays; work with the facility’s dietitian and process diet changes received from Nursing Services.
• Coordinate food service with other departments.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
• Must have a Food Handler’s Card.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Food Handlers Card

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify