Cook FT @ Avamere Stafford!

Avamere Communities; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Cook for its location in Lake Oswego, OR. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring adherence to dietary needs, and maintaining high standards of food safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a food handlers card, and experience in a healthcare setting. Ideal for those who enjoy working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Premium Pay for Holidays worked

Excellent benefits package including medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Access to up to 50% of net earned income before payday

Career Development

Employee assistance program

Paid time off/sick leave

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Experience in Assisted Living or related Health Care Community.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Knowledge of food preparation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals in a timely manner and according to portion control.
• Inspect diet trays and coordinate with dietician.
• Ensure food and supplies are ready for the next meal.

Skills

Food preparation procedures

Sanitation and food safety

Cooking a variety of foods

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food handlers' card

Job description

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Cook

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Various schedule, Weekend availability needed

Wage: $20-22/hr DOE

Benefits: Employee Medical Benefits starting at $17.50 per pay period for Regence or Kaiser for full-time employees.

Location: Avamere at The Stafford - 1200 Overlook Drive, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Responsibilities

• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures on a timely basis
• Inspect diet trays; work with the facility dietician and process diet change received from Nursing Services
• Coordinate food service with other departments
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Ensure that menus are maintained and reviewed prior to preparation of food
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High-School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Assisted Living or other related Health Care Community
• Must have a food handlers’ card
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures
• Must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures and rules
  
  

Employee Perks

• Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply.
• Excellent benefits package with medical coverage starting at $17.50 per Pay Period, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage for full time employees.
• Tuition assistance
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday
• Career Development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
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“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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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