Cook

Rogue Valley Manor; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 29,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career-centered opportunity for advancement

PayActiv (early wage access)

FREE Employee Parking

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Benefits

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Plan

Generous PTO plan

Employee recognition programs

Education Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Access to onsite pool & gym

Job summary

A premier upscale senior living community in Medford is seeking an experienced Restaurant Cook to join their culinary team. You will collaborate with the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine to create a fine-dining experience for residents, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards. With a competitive compensation range of $18.00 to $21.50 per hour, this role offers opportunities for career advancement, generous benefits including medical coverage, PTO, and access to gym facilities. Join a team that values culinary excellence and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• One year of entry-level kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Required Food and Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for food services.
• Must prioritize quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Produce menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Ensure timely preparation of meals and event items.
• Assist Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine as needed.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen environment

Quality service and product

Adhering to Food Safety regulations

Education

Valid Food Handlers card

ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate

Job description

Overview

Rogue Valley Manor is seeking an experienced Restaurant Cook to join our team! We are Medford's premier upscale Senior living community and you will be working directly with our Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine to create a fine‑dining experience for our residents. Our dining department is committed to culinary excellence, developing our team, and work‑life balance. If you love cooking and being creative with food, come join our team! At Rogue Valley Manor you will have the unique opportunity to make an impact on our residents with every meal you help prepare. Additionally, we provide regular and consistent working hours and no more 11 pm or 2 am closing shifts!

What You'll Be Doing

You will produce breakfast, lunch and/or dinner menu items, including items pertaining to therapeutic diets, room service delivery, catering needs, and staff meals. At the direction of the Sous Chef and/or Chef de Cuisine, you may be asked to delegate specific duties to other staff members to ensure that all items needed for meals or events are prepared on time. You will adhere to and help ensure adherence to all established Dining Services policies and procedures.

About You

• One (1) year of entry‑level kitchen leadership experience is preferred.
• Any current state‑sanctioned regulatory Food and Alcoholic Beverage Licenses that are required in order to work within the food, beverage, and/or health services environment.
• You consider quality a priority over simply getting things done. You aren’t satisfied until residents and peers feel confident in your service/product.
• A valid Food Handlers card is required and a ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate is a plus.

Compensation Range

$18.00 – $21.50 / hr DOE

Benefits

• Career‑centered opportunity for advancement
• PayActiv (early wage access)
• FREE Employee Parking
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Benefits (we pay 90 % of employee’s monthly premium; 50 % of dependent’s monthly premium)
• 4 % 401(k) match (after one-year/1000 hours)
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Plan (up to $2,750 per plan year; Dependent Care $5,000)
• Generous PTO plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Education Tuition Assistance Program and Employee Development
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee access to onsite pool & gym

Apply today and come be part of our community!