Cook

Allure Lifestyle Communities; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

King City Senior Village is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dining team and deliver high-quality meals to residents. You will follow recipes, plate dishes, and support daily kitchen operations with a focus on cleanliness and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has basic cooking knowledge, understanding of safe food handling, and ServSafe certification, with strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, restaurant, catering, or food service preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Understanding of safe food handling and ServSafe certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Good communication and time management.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items per recipes and standards.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep and measure ingredients.
• Monitor food quality and freshness during service.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and storage areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures.
• Coordinate with team for timely meal prep.
• Support menu execution and adapt to peak periods.

Skills

Basic cooking knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

King City Senior Village is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Cook to join our team and help deliver an exceptional dining experience to our residents. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, committed to cleanliness and food safety, and able to work collaboratively to support smooth kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep, including chopping, seasoning, marinating, measuring, and organizing ingredients.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and consistency throughout service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and smooth service.
• Support menu execution and adapt to changing kitchen needs during peak periods.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, catering, or food service environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food preparation methods.
• Understanding of safe food handling and sanitation standards, and ServSafe certification.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented, fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights as needed.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as required.