Cook On-Call Avamere Crestview SW Portland

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook, where your culinary skills enhance the lives of residents. This role involves preparing nutritious meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining a safe kitchen environment. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, making a difference in the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth. If you're passionate about food and care, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing meals for large groups, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of special dietary requirements like low-sodium and gluten-free.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals ensuring nutritional needs are met.
• Maintain a clean kitchen environment in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to implement menu items.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Safety

Dietary Requirements Knowledge

Time Management

Education

Food Handler's 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