Cook

Mosaic Management; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; 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

Mosaic Management in Happy Valley, OR is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, maintain safety, and ensure timely service to residents.

You will accommodate dietary needs, present food attractively, assist with plating during peak times, and help keep the kitchen clean per sanitation standards. A high school diploma and 1+ year kitchen experience are required; ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of cook experience 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 is a plus.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification required.

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, ensuring an exceptional dining experience.
• Kitchen cleanliness and sanitation: clean and maintain kitchen, prep areas, equipment, and dining spaces.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Manual dexterity

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Food Handlers certification

Job description

Cook

We are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative community where team members bring professionalism, compassion, and integrity to every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Service
• 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.
• Step in to assist with plating, garnishing, and serving during peak dining times.
• Provide courteous, respectful, and personalized service to residents and guests, ensuring an exceptional dining experience and fostering positive relationships
• Kitchen Cleanliness & Sanitation
• Clean and maintain the kitchen, food preparation areas, equipment, and dining spaces.
• Follow Mosaic's cleaning schedules and infection control standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 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 working with therapeutic or specialized diets.
• ServSafe, Food Handlers or equivalent food safety certification.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off