Cook

Mary’s Woods; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a non-profit senior living community as a Cook, where you'll prepare meals for residents with a focus on quality and creativity. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and three years of cooking experience is preferred. Enjoy benefits like medical coverage, paid time off, and a free TriMet pass while working in a supportive environment that values respect and compassion.

Benefits

Free Employee TriMet Pass

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

403b with match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Access to Fitness Center & Pool

Complimentary Food Item per Shift

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a cook in a quality food services operation preferred.
• Current Oregon Food Handlers card required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of all food items on the menu for residents.
• Prepare proper amounts of foods in accordance with dietary and production spreadsheets.
• Able to relate positively to staff, residents, and families.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Sanitary Standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Mary's Woods is looking for a Cook with professional experience, passion and creativity. As a Cook (Line, Pantry or Sauté), you will be essential in preparing freshly made meals for our residents and guests at Mary's Woods. You will be working with the heart of the house leadership that welcomes your creative side while maintaining menus that are standardized and prepared consistently each day.

Mary's Woods is a non-profit senior living community founded in 2001. We offer independent living, assisted living, memory care and residential care in a park-like setting on 40 acres in Lake Oswego. We pride ourselves on our rich heritage, spirit of caring and welcoming culture. We are seeking passionate team members to join us in fulfilling our mission and values.

Below are some of the core responsibilities, experience and skills needed to be successful:

• Responsible for the preparation of all food items on the menu for residents and personnel according to the work production sheets
• Prepare the proper amounts of all foods on the menu in accordance with dietary and production spreadsheets, standardized recipe preparation methods, portion control, time schedules and sanitary standards, as well as serving procedures
• May be required to receive food deliveries and cooperate in the preparation of food for other work shifts
• Able to relate positively and favorably to staff, residents and families, and to work as a team with other employees at all levels
  
  

Education And Experience Required

• Education and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of three years experience as a cook in a quality food services operation is preferred
• Current Oregon Food Handlers card
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Free Employee TriMet Pass
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Flexible Spending Account first of the month after hire (working 30+ hours per week)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403b with match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to Fitness Center & Pool
• Complimentary Food Item per Shift
  
  

Shifts Available

• Sunday to Thursday from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm
  
  

This is a full-time position that will include working weekends and holidays. The starting wage depends on experience, certification and education.

Working at Mary's Woods in any capacity means you're supporting an organization with a mission rooted in the core values of respect, compassion, excellence, stewardship and justice. We are committed to hospitality in every sense of the word -- priding ourselves on providing exceptional care to residents, opportunities for our employees and neighborliness to our surrounding community. You’re encouraged to apply today if these principles resonate with you!

If you experience any challenges with the application process, please contact Mary’s Woods HR Department at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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