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Dietary/Kitchen Staff
Bellevue Post-Acute | Bellevue, WA

Join our Bellevue Post-Acute dedicated team in providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents in our skilled nursing facility! Our team is built on compassion, respect, and excellence. Recognized for delivering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in a modern and supportive environment, we are proud to be part of a safe, welcoming community with easy access to Seattle, making Bellevue a great place to live, work, and grow. We believe “Great Care Starts with Great People” and that “Together, We Thrive.”

Website: https://bellevuepostacute.com/careers/

Address: 2424 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

The Dietary/Kitchen Staff provides nutritional support to residents by preparing and serving meals in accordance with the facility’s dietary guidelines, resident care plans, and state/federal regulations. This role ensures safe food handling practices, maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and collaborates with the dietary team to meet residents’ nutritional needs.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Dietary Manager and collaborates with the dietary and nursing teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and serve meals according to resident dietary needs, preferences, and physician orders.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure proper nutrition and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Monitor food storage and ensure proper handling, labeling, and rotation of ingredients.
• Assist in planning menus, ordering supplies, and monitoring inventory levels as needed.
• Educate residents on dietary options and provide assistance with meal service when necessary.
• Collaborate with nursing staff regarding residents with special diets or restrictions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and federal food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Assist in quality assurance and participate in staff meetings and in-service training programs.

Education and License Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food handler’s permit or certification required.

Experience
• Kitchen experience is required, preferably in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.

Qualifications and Skills
• Strong knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and dietary procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to follow instructions accurately.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to move freely in the kitchen, stand for extended periods, and lift/carry food and supplies.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions as needed.
• Ability to cope with the mental and physical demands of a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Environmental Conditions
• Work in a kitchen environment with normal temperatures, heat from cooking equipment, occasional noise, and exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to the stresses of a 24-hour skilled care environment serving elderly and medically complex residents.

How to Apply: Click Apply and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you:
• Answer all application questions
• Upload any relevant documents

We look forward to reviewing your application!