Cook

$48k to $63k

Kirkland, Washington, United StatesPosted Sep 14, 2026

Job description

What You’ll Do Responsible for ensuring that the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks to clients, families, and guests meet Newport Healthcare’s standard of culinary excellence while providing a friendly dining environment.

Essential Duties

  • Open and close the kitchen as needed.
  • Prepare/present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
  • Prepare and present food for parent weekends or other special events as directed.
  • Executes menu generated by Chef de Cuisine.
  • Adhere to communicated dietary restrictions and/or preferences of clients. Provide healthful, nutritious, and organic meals/snacks as directed.
  • Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floor, dishes after each meal and food prep.
  • Ensure Kitchen adheres to state health and hygiene requirements and Newport Healthcare standards.
  • Engage in a positive manger with parents and other guests, build appropriate rapport with clients to enhance positive associations with mealtimes.
  • Participate in baking or cooking groups, as directed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. What Makes You a Great Fit Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent required. One – three years of applicable experience required. State Food Safety Certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

for this role ranges from $23-$30.39 per hour depending on education and experience. Responsible for ensuring that the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks to clients, families, and guests meet Newport Healthcare’s standard of culinary excellence while providing a friendly dining environment.

Essential Duties

  • Open and close the kitchen as needed.
  • Prepare/present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily.
  • Prepare and present food for parent weekends or other special events as directed.
  • Executes menu generated by Chef de Cuisine.
  • Adhere to communicated dietary restrictions and/or preferences of clients. Provide healthful, nutritious, and organic meals/snacks as directed.
  • Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness including refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floor, dishes after each meal and food prep.
  • Ensure Kitchen adheres to state health and hygiene requirements and Newport Healthcare standards.
  • Engage in a positive manger with parents and other guests, build appropriate rapport with clients to enhance positive associations with mealtimes.
  • Participate in baking or cooking groups, as directed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required. One – three years of applicable experience required. State Food Safety Certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

for this role ranges from $23-$30.39 per hour depending on education and experience.

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