Cook

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 resort-style, state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2016, specializes in short-term 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 Report’s 2025 Best Nursing Homes and holds a prestigious 5-Star 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!

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 Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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