Cook On-Call Avamere Crestview SW Portland

Avamere Living; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to enhance the lives of residents through quality meal preparation. This role involves preparing a variety of meals, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and maintaining high standards of food safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, particularly in healthcare settings, and possess a Food Handler's Card. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing meals for large groups, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of food preparation procedures and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment in compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Safety

Dietary Knowledge

Fast-paced Work

Education

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Cook

Status: On-Call

Location: Avamere Crestview of Portland, 6530 SW 30th Ave. Portland, OR 97239

Apply at Teamavamere.com

As a cook with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents, ensuring nutritional and dietary needs are met.
• Follow standard recipes and menu plans while accommodating special dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan and implement menu items that meet the dietary needs of residents.
• 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’s dietitian and process diet changes 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 review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in preparing meals for large groups, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting (hospital, skilled nursing facility).
• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with special dietary requirements, such as low-sodium, diabetic, and gluten-free diets.
• Experience in working with various texture modification diets, including pureed and soft diets, is highly desired.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
• Must have a Food Handler’s Card.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handlers Card

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