Compassionate Senior Living Cook | Safe, Timely Meals

Newberry Estates Senior Living; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Newberry Estates Senior Living seeks a compassionate Cook to prepare and serve meals in a healthcare setting, ensuring safety and temperature control. You will adapt menus to resident dietary needs and help with plating while maintaining a clean, orderly kitchen.

We value professionalism, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to a supportive dining program. Prior healthcare or senior living cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience as a cook in healthcare, senior living, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Ability to prepare a variety of foods skillfully and efficiently.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Prior experience with therapeutic or specialized diets.
• ServSafe, Food Handlers or equivalent food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, and portion standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared safely, on time, and at proper serving temperatures.
• Accommodate resident dietary needs, including special diets, allergies, and texture modifications.
• Present food attractively and consistently, following Mosaic dining standards.
• Assist with plating, garnishing, and serving during peak dining times.
• Provide courteous, respectful, and personalized service to residents and guests.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation per schedules and infection control standards.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Infection control

Therapeutic diets

Meal prep

Time management

Dietary accommodation

ServSafe

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Newberry Estates Senior Living seeks a compassionate Cook to prepare and serve meals in a healthcare setting, ensuring safety and temperature control. You will adapt menus to resident dietary needs and help with plating while maintaining a clean, orderly kitchen.

We value professionalism, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to a supportive dining program. Prior healthcare or senior living cooking experience is preferred.