Cook’s Helper

Martha and Mary Health Services is seeking a dependable, engaging and organized Cook’s Helper to assist in our Health Services Kitchen. We offer competitive pay and a supportive environment, where we become friends and family. Martha & Mary provides quality care and services to those in need of long-term care and short-term care. Come be a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers and embrace the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life every day!

General Description

The Cook’s Helper will assist the Cook, Food Service Manager and Food Service Director. Works most closely with the following internal staff to effectively meet our resident’s needs: Charge Nurses, NACs, Lead Housekeeper, and other Dietary staff. The main external customer contact will include: Residents and their families and friends, Volunteers, and Food Vendors.

Starting wage is $16.50/hr. up to $19.07 depending on related experience as determined by Supervisor and HR.

Some fun things you’ll do:

• Required to engage in preparing foods or institutional setting
• May be required to wash, peel, cut and seed vegetables and fruit
• Cleans, cuts and grinds meats, poultry and seafood
• May be required to weigh and measure designated ingredients for recipe
• Prepare and label salads, desserts and other side dishes
• Assists Dietary Cook in preparation of meals
• May be required to prepare coffee and hot water
• May be required to ensure liquids are thickened properly and served at proper temperature
• May be required to wash all pots and knives used
• May be required to prepare trays for residents and ensure their accuracy in terms of diet and thickness of liquid
• Assist in taking out the garbage and cleaning of work area at the end of the shift
• Employee is required to handle food throughout the day
• Employee must be able to be on feet all day
• Must be able to keep pace with a busy kitchen to ensure food is prepared and ready for serving on time
• May also assist residents to eat in dining rooms as regulations allow

We are looking for:

• Someone who shares our dedication and compassion to those in our care.
• Someone who is enthusiastic about preparing food and working in a kitchen setting
• Someone who has enthusiasm for fun and client engagement/interactions
• Someone who can keep pace with a busy kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared and ready
• Someone who can be on their feet for their entire shift
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

About our organization

• Martha and Mary has been caring for children, seniors and families in Greater Kitsap for over 130 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, rehab, care management and long term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

We provide you:

• 40% discount on child care services while working
• Comprehensive full-time benefit package after 60 days for full time employees
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple sites and departments
• Employee Assistance and Counseling
• Financial counseling discounts and 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Cell phone discounts
• Health club discounts
• Auto service discounts
• Much more

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks. Our organization follows WA Proclamation 21.14.1 which requires all employees working in the Health Care Setting be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are exempt for medical and religious reasons.

Martha & Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.