Full-Time Cook (PM)

Silverado

Bellingham, Washington

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alzheimer's, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Dementia, Dental Insurance, Documentation, English Language, Environmental Health, Food Safety, Homeland Security, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Social Security Administration, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Bellingham, Washington
POSTED
Today

Join Silverado Bellingham, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring Cooks - skilled culinary professionals who help create nourishing, delicious meals that support the health and happiness of our residents. This role blends food preparation, creativity, and a heart for hospitality.

Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!

You lead with care, consistency, and integrity. You’re dependable, eager to learn, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You’re passionate about supporting others with respect and compassion.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs
  • Ensure accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food items
  • Modify meals as directed to meet individual nutritional requirements
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen
  • Perform other duties as needed to support the culinary team

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent required
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking (grilling, sautéing, broiling, frying, baking)
  • Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations
  • Effective communicator in verbal and written English
  • Ability to read and follow menus and recipes, including substitutions
  • Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
  • Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
  • Comfortable working around animals and pets

Why Choose Silverado?

  • Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services
  • Certified Great Place to Work®
  • Paid training and strong internal mobility

Schedule: Full-time, PM shift, Friday - Monday

Anticipated pay range

$24 - $29USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees: 

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance 
  • Referral program
  • Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/#Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure

Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

EOE/M/F/D/V  

About the Company

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Silverado

Transforming Lives At Silverado we believe dignity and respect are two of the most valuable commodities in the world. There is no higher praise for us than the smile of a happy patient, the thanks of a relieved client, or the revitalized embrace of an engaged resident. Our commitment to caring is something shared by every member of the Silverado family, and it forms the framework for how we operate. There is no exaggeration in saying that we want to change the world and raise its expectations for our industry.

Silverado team members choose to join our family based on their desire to be a part of something that makes lives better. In many cases they have experience with close family members requiring additional levels of care, so they understand the challenges and concerns that come with entrusting a loved one's care to another. From our executives to our nurses, from culinary staff to administrators, there is a common core belief: Everyone deserves a good quality of life. This is the culture of Silverado, and it has helped us bring greater respect and dignity to every life we touch.

INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
WEBSITE
https://www.silveradocare.com/