AL Cook II

Dallas Retirement Village; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and

Flexible Spending Accounts

Every Day Pay!

403(b) with company match

PTO + 6 paid holidays

Daily Pay options

Tuition reimbursement & scholarship

Life and disability insurance

Day Care

Supportive team environment withgrowth

Job summary

Dallas Retirement Village in Dallas, OR is seeking a Cook II to prepare made-to-order lunch and dinner meals for residents, guests, and staff in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with the culinary team to ensure high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to HACCP guidelines, food safety, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth within a supportive dining team. Qualified candidates should have previous food service experience and a passion for quality

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare meals according to recipes, standards, and specifications.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain upon hire.
• HACCP training or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to order while upholding high standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation.
• Use commercial kitchen equipment to prepare menu items and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure timely service.
• Assist with inventory and receiving deliveries.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and support overall dining operations.

Skills

Food safety

English instructions

Time management

Math skills

Kitchen equipment

Food Handler's Card

HACCP knowledge

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Job description

Cook II (Line Cook) – Assisted Living

Dallas Retirement Village | Dallas, OR

We're looking for skilled, dependable, and team-oriented individuals who take pride in preparing high-quality meals and creating exceptional dining experiences.

At Dallas Retirement Village, our Cook II team members play a key role in preparing made-to-order lunch and dinner meals for residents, guests, and staff. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, has strong cooking skills, and is committed to food quality, safety, and excellent customer service.

If you have previous food service experience and enjoy working as part of a collaborative culinary team, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Every Day Pay!
• 403(b) with company match
• PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Daily Pay options available
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Day Care
• Supportive team environment with growth opportunities

What You'll Do

Cook II team members are responsible for preparing and serving meals to order while maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation. Responsibilities include preparing menu items using commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring meals are prepared accurately and served in a timely manner, maintaining proper food storage and labeling procedures, monitoring food and equipment temperatures, following HACCP and food safety guidelines, assisting with inventory and receiving deliveries, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting overall dining operations.

You’ll work closely with the culinary team to provide residents with enjoyable dining experiences and consistently excellent meals.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Previous food service experience preferred
• Ability to prepare meals according to recipes, standards, and specifications
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform basic math, measurements, and recipe conversions
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operation
• Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain upon hire
• Ability to complete HACCP training requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Dependable, professional, and committed to quality service

Who This Is For

• Enjoys preparing quality meals and working in a professional kitchen
• Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Values food safety, consistency, and attention to detail
• Works well as part of a team
• Wants to contribute to a positive dining experience for residents and guests

You're not just preparing meals—you're helping create dining experiences that residents enjoy every day. If you're passionate about food, dependable, and ready to be part of a supportive team, we'd love to connect with you.