Compassionate Healthcare Cook for Memory Care

Ovation; Washington; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

PTO – Flexible time off

Six paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Ovation is seeking a Part-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across levels of care at Ovation Sienna Hills in Washington, UT. You will maintain sanitation, ensure dietary restrictions are met, and create a home-like dining experience focused on resident well-being.

Responsibilities include executing daily menus, accommodating dietary needs, and collaborating with the Dietary/Dining Services Director to align care plans with resident diets while upholding strict ServSafe

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Cook experience, hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Active CPR/BLS certification and maintained during employment.
• Current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.
• Ability to read, calculate recipes and production sheets with precise timing.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring meals are visually appealing, properly seasoned, and served at the correct temperature.
• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks for residents with changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, texture-modified diets).
• Accommodate memory care dining challenges (finger foods, enhanced flavors, flexible dining times).
• Maintain a calm, structured, inviting dining environment and encourage socialization.
• Adhere to ServSafe food safety guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen, prep areas, and dishwashing stations at shift end.
• Monitor and log food and refrigerator temperatures daily.

Skills

Cook experience

ServSafe certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Food safety

Attention to detail

Reading recipes

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Ovation is seeking a Part-time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across levels of care at Ovation Sienna Hills in Washington, UT. You will maintain sanitation, ensure dietary restrictions are met, and create a home-like dining experience focused on resident well-being.

Responsibilities include executing daily menus, accommodating dietary needs, and collaborating with the Dietary/Dining Services Director to align care plans with resident diets while upholding strict ServSafe