Cook

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

EAP Canopy

HSA & FSA options

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across varying levels of care. You will ensure dietary restrictions are followed, maintain impeccable sanitation, and create a warm, dignified dining experience that feels like home.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of cook experience, a ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days), and a current Food Handlers card.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Cook experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions and manage recipes precisely.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, served hot and at correct temperatures.
• Prepare snacks and alternate menus for changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes for dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian).
• Accommodate memory care dining challenges with appropriate textures and timing.
• Maintain a calm, inviting dining environment and encourage socialization.
• Follow ServSafe guidelines and keep areas clean and sanitized.
• Monitor temperatures and log food safety checks daily.
• Collaborate with Dietary/Dining Directors and nursing staff on care plans.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Sanitation

Menu planning

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food preparation tools

Job description

Cook

Type: Full and Part Time available

Shift/Schedule:

• FT: Various schedule, weekend availability needed


• PT: Thursday/Friday, 6am-2pm

Wage: $18.89-$24.65/hr DOE

Attendance bonus: The perfect attendance bonus in a pay period will be $100.00 for a full-time employee and $75.00 for a part-time employee.

Location: Avamere at Sandy - 17727 SE Langensand Rd., Sandy, OR 97055

Job Summary

The Cook will be responsible for preparing nutritious, flavorful meals for residents across varying levels of care. You will ensure compliance with dietary restrictions, maintain impeccable sanitation standards, and create a warm, dignified dining experience that feels like home.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring food is visually appealing, properly seasoned, and served at the correct temperature.


• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks as needed for residents with changing appetites.


• Adapt recipes to meet specific dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, and texture-modified diets like puréed or mechanical soft).


• Understand and accommodate the unique dining challenges of memory care residents (e.g., finger foods, enhanced flavors, and flexible dining times).


• Create a calm, structured, and inviting dining environment that encourages socialization and appetite stimulation.


• Adhere to strict food safety, handling, and storage regulations (ServSafe guidelines).


• Ensure the kitchen, prep areas, and dishwashing stations are cleaned and sanitized at the end of every shift.


• Monitor and log food and refrigerator temperatures daily to guarantee quality control.,


• Maintain a resident-first approach, actively seeking feedback and building relationships to understand individual preferences.


• Collaborate with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to ensure care plans align with resident diets.


• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, food storage, and equipment maintenance in accordance with ServSafe and local health department codes.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of Cook experience: Hospital or Healthcare facility experience preferred.


• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).


• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions and pay close attention to details in order to follow and calculate recipes and production sheets, and to pay constant attention to cooking and the timing of foods.


• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department


• Demonstrated knowledge of high standards of food preparation, sanitation, hygienic methods of food preparation and storage, and safety with formal on-the-job training, and approximately one year of experience in quantity food preparation in order to have the necessary technical skills to maintain high standards of food preparation.


• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in setting up meals and utilizing leftovers.


• Demonstrates competency in operating kitchen equipment.


• Interpersonal skills are necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers, supervisors, and with other departments.


• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.


• A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.


• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Benefits

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well‑being, growth, and peace of mind-so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance


• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)


• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

"At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success "We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503

Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify