Cook

Cascades of Grants Pass; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Payroll advances on earned wages

Perks at Work Discount Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Longevity Bonuses

Flexible Pet Insurance

Job summary

Cascade Living Group is seeking a Cook for the Cascades of Grants Pass The Village to prepare nutritious meals for residents in an assisted living setting. You will work in a team, ensure dietary needs are met, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen to enhance residents' daily living.

The role requires experience in nutrition and institutional cooking with various diets, reliability, and quick learning ability. Part-time, on-call, day and swing shifts with weekend availability are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in nutrition, food preparation, safe food handling techniques and food service management.
• Experience in institutional cooking including mechanical, pureed, finger food and renal diets.
• Reliable transportation and dependable arrival on time.
• Compassionate individuals who will represent our community in a positive and professional manner.
• Quick learner able to master working with various types of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment and properly distribute and store food.
• Ensure all special dietary needs are met.
• Work in a team environment where communication is key.
• Contribute to residents' quality of life by maintaining high quality and consistency.
• Demonstrate organizational skills around time management.
• Promote the mission, values and beliefs of Cascade Living.

Skills

Food preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety

Teamwork

Meal service

Job description

As a Cook at Cascades of Grants Pass The Village you'll be working in a team environment with new challenges every day. Unlike other cooking positions in hospitality (restaurants, hotels, resorts), in this role you'll have the opportunity to build life-long relationships serving our residents the nutritious meals that keep them thriving every day.

What we look for in a Cook:

• 2+ years’ experience in nutrition, food preparation, safe food handling techniques and food service management

• Experience working in institutional cooking including mechanical, pureed, finger food and renal diets

• Reliable transportation and dependable when it comes to showing up on time

• Compassionate individuals who will represent our community in a positive and professional manner

• Quick learner who is able to master working with various types of equipment

What you can expect to do as a Cook:

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, including properly distributing and storing away food

• Ensure all special dietary needs are met

• Work in a team environment where communication is key

• Make a significant contribution to the quality of life our residents by maintaining the highest possible quality and consistency

• Demonstrate organizational skills around time management

• Promote the mission, values and beliefs of Cascade Living

$17.00 - $19.00/hour
*Depending on Experience

Job Type:

• Position is in Assisted Living

• Part Time & On-call

• Day + Swing Shifts

• Weekend Availability Required

Cascade Living Group Benefit Offerings:

• Competitive Wages

• Career Pathways

• Health Insurance (for those eligible)

• Voluntary Benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)

• Flexible Pet Insurance for cats and dogs

• 401k (with company match)

• Payroll advances on earned wages

• Perks at Work Discount Program

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Longevity Bonuses

Cascade Living Group is committed to the quality of life around us as individuals and as a company. You'll find that we're different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living for both residents and employees alike. This is why our motto is:

The Difference Between Living and Living Well...

Cascades of Grants Pass (independent, assisted living, and memory care) provides care for residents and their families coming from all over the region. We invite you to learn more about us at:

https://www.cascadeliving.com/community/cascades-of-grants-pass/

Cascade Living Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 360-979-0149 or [e-mail].