Cook-Full Time

Harvest Homes; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Homes in Portland, OR seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals and supervise food service staff. You will follow state/federal guidelines and resident diets, supporting the Dietitian and Director of Food Services while maintaining a clean kitchen and safe dining area.

Responsibilities include planning menus, ordering supplies, and ensuring HACCP compliance. Prior experience in healthcare or hospital kitchens is preferred; applicant must have a Food Handler's card and be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Genuine concern for and ability to work with the elderly.
• Must have strong command of English for reading menus and recipes.
• Ability to train, supervise, and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals per nutritional guidelines and resident diets.
• Assist in planning weekly menus and stock management.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and HACCP compliance.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Director of Food Services.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of food and supplies.

Skills

Geriatrics empathy

English proficiency

Team leadership

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Education

Food Handler's card

Job description

Harvest Homes is hiring passionate and dedicated Caregivers to join our team. Come grow with us and apply today!About Harvest Homes:Harvest Homes has been a fixture in the St. Johns neighborhood of North Portland since 1965. For almost six decades, we have been touching lives with love by providing multi-level and multifaceted care in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. We take great pride in our long legacy of care, having served hundreds and hundreds of older adults over the years, and strive to always go the extra mile for our residents and give them a special place to call home. Harvest Homes was designed with the comfort of our residents in mind. Our tagline is “Touching Lives With Love.” For us, touching lives with love is not just a few words on a page. It is a daily call to action. We firmly believe that a strong community, excellent care, and a passionate commitment to serving seniors begin and end with love. Additionally, we are the first assisted living community in Oregon to earn the JCAHO accreditation.Job Description:The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of nutritious, attractive meals that are prepared, served, and handled in accordance with state/federal food service rules and the resident’s service plan. The Cook is also responsible for the supervision of all food service personnel as the PIC (person-in-charge) in the absence of the Director of Food Services. The Cook must also ensure that the kitchen and dining room are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.Shift: Sunday 6am-2pm, Monday-Tuesday 10am-6pm, Saturday 6am-2:30pmResponsibilities:Assist the Director of Food Services, as needed, in planning weekly menus in accordance with company policies and procedures, and incorporate a variety of nutritional and fresh, seasonal foods, and resident requested menus.Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week's menus.Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.Prepare and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, state/federal food service and sanitation regulations, and residents' individual prescribed diets and food preferences.Prepare food in an appetizing and attractive manner.Assist in fostering residents' independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment or special diet types and textures, as indicated by the resident's service plan.Ensure compliance and staff training with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), state/federal food service and sanitation regulations, department of health, and company policies and procedures.Maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and safe kitchen environment.Ensure proper storage and handling of food and equipment in accordance with state/federal food service and sanitation regulations/guidelines.QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:Genuine concern for and ability to work with the elderly.Current Food Handler's cardMinimum one year of experience as a chef/cook in a health care setting, commercial kitchen, or restaurant. Management or supervisory experience is a plus.Knowledge of the requirements for providing nutrition standards to the elderly.Knowledge of and ability to conform to:State/federal food service and sanitation regulationsSafe operation of kitchen appliancesSpecial diets including: low sodium, diabetic, vegetarian, gluten free; and special diet textures and liquid viscositiesAbility to train, supervise, lead, and motivate people.Must be able to utilize standard precaution knowledge and infection control measures where required.Ability to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.Ability to make sound decisions when faced with ambiguous situations and to function effectively despite conflicting information.Must have strong command of the English language sufficient to read and write and interpret menus, recipes, and dietary information.Ability to work with superiors and within the parameters of corporate policies and procedures.You must be a U.S. Citizen and reside within the State of Oregon to apply.Please have reliable means of transportation/commuting to work.We do not offer VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance.Background check requiredMust obtain food handlers cardTo learn more about us, please visit our website https://harvesthomes.us/We look forward to hearing from you! Feel free to send us an email at [e-mail] if you have any questions.