(A2) Cook / Dietary Assistant

Nehalemvalleycarecenter; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Job summary

Nehalem Valley Care Center, Inc. in Wheeler, OR is seeking a Part-time Cook / Dietary Assistant to join a team dedicated to resident well-being. The role combines cooking, dishwashing, and feeding duties to support daily meals.

You will follow menus, ensure food quality and safety, assist with meal planning, and help deliver compassionate service to residents. PTO is offered, with wage opportunities depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Willing to cross-train in dishwashing, cooking, and feeding if needed.
• Food Handlers Certification

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares food according to menus, diet specs, resident preference, and sanitary practices.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen duties; help plan and cook healthy meals.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and adherence to health regulations; assist residents with feeding when needed.

Skills

Cooking

Dishwashing

Food service

Job description

Nehalem Valley Care Center, Inc. in Wheeler, OR is looking to hire a Part time Cook / Dietary Assistant. Would you like to join a team that truly takes care of its residents? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive wage of $18.25 - $23.25 /hour [Depending upon the years of work experience] & PTO. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT NEHALEM VALLEY CARE CENTER, INC.

We are a skilled nursing facility located in multiple areas throughout the Oregon Coast. Everything from nursing and rehabilitative services to Alzheimer's and hospice care, we can do it! We are committed to our communities and take care of those that need it. Whether our care is for a short time or for the rest of a patient's life, we are here for them! Our staff strives to be connected to the community and to our residents. We take pride in this connection to people and work hard every day to strengthen it! We are here to serve our residents and help make their lives a little better.

Our team is essential to providing exceptional care to our residents which is why we offer opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed. We have the latest integrated technology, great benefits, a supportive environment, and opportunities for advancement. Another great perk our employees enjoy is our beautiful location and the small-town feel of our facility. Each member of our team enjoys coming to work because our work is very fulfilling and meaningful. Join us and see for yourself!

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Are you willing to do whatever needs to be done? Can you work effectively with a team? Do you have the patience and kindness to work with all of our nursing patients? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you learn quickly? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you able to provide excellent service and food for our patients? If so, please consider applying for this cooking position today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cook prepares food in accordance with menus, diet specifications, resident preference, and sanitary practices under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager.

As a Cook / Dietary Assistant, you help us serve our patients delicious and nutritious food. This includes having to do various work from actual cooking to dishwashing. Training usually starts with dishwashing, and then you move on and work on your kitchen skills. You help the dietary director plan healthy meals as well as cook them. You also ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and the quality of the food you cook, making sure you've followed recipes and health regulations. As needed, you assist some residents with feeding. You feel good about helping our kitchen serve food that nourishes our patients!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Willing to cross-train in dishwashing, cooking, and feeding if needed.
• Food Handlers Certification

If you can meet these requirements and perform this cooking job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our kitchen team!

Location: 97147