Cook

Sapphire-Health-Services-2; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Birthday/Holiday Pay

Wellness Fund

Uniform Fund

Longevity Bonuses

Quarterly Vacation Drawing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sapphire Health Services in Portland, OR is seeking a Cook to support the Dining Services Department. This role ensures high-quality meals, timely service, and adherence to special diets for residents.

The Cook will follow recipes, maintain food safety standards, manage time efficiently, and collaborate with dietary and nursing staff to meet residents’ nutritional needs. PRN position with weekend/holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior healthcare/senior living cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions accurately.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; excellent teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure all food meets quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Follow modified diet requirements (e.g., texture-modified, therapeutic diets, low sodium, diabetic diets).
• Coordinate meal preparation to ensure timely service for all dining periods.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Assist with food prep, portioning, and plating as needed.
• Work collaboratively with dietary team members, nursing staff, and leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation, and ordering as directed.
• Accommodate resident preferences and special requests when appropriate.
• Support special events, holidays, and community activities as needed.
• Assist with training and mentoring dietary aides or new kitchen staff.
• Report any resident concerns, changes in appetite, or nutritional issues to nursing or dietary leadership.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Dietary restrictions

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Rate: 19.50 Pay Rate Maximum: 24 PayRate Interval: Hourly

PRN

Weekends and Holidays

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cook supports all activities of the Dining Services Department including the Kitchen and Dining Room. This position is responsible for the quality of meals, delivery during meal service, and for compliance with special diets offered by the Community. As a Cook it is important to provide the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure all food meets quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Follow modified diet requirements (e.g., texture-modified, therapeutic diets, low sodium, diabetic diets).
• Coordinate meal preparation to ensure timely service for all dining periods.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Assist with food prep, portioning, and plating as needed.
• Work collaboratively with dietary team members, nursing staff, and leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation, and ordering as directed.
• Accommodate resident preferences and special requests when appropriate.
• Support special events, holidays, and community activities as needed.
• Assist with training and mentoring dietary aides or new kitchen staff.
• Report any resident concerns, changes in appetite, or nutritional issues to nursing or dietary leadership.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior cooking experience in a healthcare, senior living, or food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions accurately.
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, or healthcare dining.
• Food Handler’s Card (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Experience with therapeutic or modified diets.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:

• PTO
• Medical/Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Birthday/Holiday Pay
• Wellness Fund
• Uniform Fund
• Longevity Bonuses
• Quarterly Vacation Drawing
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Mission: To Promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. We strive to treat them all with the greatest consideration and respect.