Cook

Compass Senior Living; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Wellness resources

Early pay

Career growth

Mentorship

Job summary

Compass Senior Living in Portland, OR is seeking a Cook to support our mission of compassionate, innovative senior care. You’ll prepare meals, assist with service, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You’ll work under the Executive Chef, ensure nutritious, appetizing dishes, and contribute to a positive dining experience for residents. Formal culinary training or equivalent experience is preferred, and a food handler permit is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Formally trained in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Food handlers permit or ability to obtain one as required by state regulations.
• English reading, writing, and speaking required to communicate with residents and coworkers.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Prep and prepare meals under guidance of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, and attractively presented.
• Assist in orienting new team members and scheduling.
• Greet elders, families, visitors, and team members to create a friendly environment.
• Maintain equipment and keep work areas clean, safe, and orderly.
• Adhere to infection control and foodborne illness prevention procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Teamwork

English communication

Criminal background check clearance

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

COOK, join us on our mission to create a senior living revolution where compassion meets innovation!

Wage range: $20-$22/hour

Who We Are

We are a company built upon a common belief that senior living communities can and should be places of vibrancy and life. We honor, recognize, and empower the extraordinary team members on this journey with us knowing we are making the world of elderhood better together. Our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, unique capabilities, and talent are significant to our culture, resident experience, and achievements!

What You’ll Do

The Cook is responsible for meal preparation, delivery, and cleanliness under appropriate health department regulations. This position assists in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the elders.

As a Cook, you can expect a range of responsibilities and tasks. Here are some general expectations:

• You will prep and prepare meals under the guidance of the Executive Chef.
• You will ensure meals are prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion and presented attractively.
• You will help the Executive Chef orient new team members and schedule.
• You will greet elders, families, visitors, and team members, creating a friendly, positive environment.
• You will ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
• You will adhere to procedures regarding infection control and foodborne illness prevention.

What You’ll Bring

• You will be formally trained in the culinary arts or have equivalent experience as a cook.
• You will bring a willingness to learn and work within a team environment.
• You will bring organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You will have food handlers permit or be able to get one as required by state regulations.
• You will be willing to learn and work within a team environment.
• You will have good verbal communication and the ability to read, write, and speak English with residents and coworkers who only speak English.
• You will be able to pass a criminal background check.
• You will have the ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Benefits for all team members, regardless of employment status:
• Accrue vacation and sick time starting your first day!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after 90 days, with employer match after one year.
• Financial wellness education program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your emotional wellness.
• Wellness and Fitness Resources with savings discounts.
• Early access pay options
• Career growth through ongoing training programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Additional benefits for full-time team members
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefit options.
• Education reimbursement program.