Cook (PT/FT)

Columbia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents in a supportive, community-focused kitchen. You will work closely with dietary and care teams to create nutritious, flavorful dishes that meet specific diets and textures, while ensuring safety and clean presentation.

This role emphasizes teamwork, a hands-on approach, and delivering meals that bring joy to residents, with opportunities to train staff and contribute to meal planning and

Qualifications

• Team-oriented cook with good communication skills.
• Attention to detail, especially with dietary restrictions and food safety.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.
• Genuine interest in making meals meaningful for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare flavorful, well-balanced meals for residents in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Follow established menus and portion guidelines; prepare therapeutic diets and texture-modified meals.
• Record meal and food temperatures to meet safety standards.
• Maintain sanitation and clean equipment; manage sanitizing tasks.
• Assist with meal service and keep serving carts organized.
• Train or orient new dietary staff and communicate resident concerns to leadership.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

Job description

Job DescriptionCook – Assisted Living CommunityMake food that matters. Cook with purpose.Do you love cooking for others and want your work to actually mean something? At Columbia Place Assisted Living, our kitchen is the heart of the community — and we’re looking for a Cook who takes pride in creating delicious, comforting meals that bring joy to our residents every single day.This isn’t fast food or a faceless kitchen job. You’ll know the people you’re cooking for, see their reactions, and be part of a team that truly cares.What You’ll DoPrepare flavorful, well-balanced meals for residents in a clean, safe, and organized kitchenCook a variety of foods in large quantities while following established menus and portion guidelinesAccurately prepare therapeutic diets and texture-modified mealsEnsure food is attractively presented and appealing to residentsRecord meal and food temperatures to meet safety standardsMaintain sanitizer buckets and follow all cleaning and sanitation schedulesAssist with meal service and keep serving carts clean and organizedProperly clean and maintain commercial kitchen equipmentWork collaboratively with dietary, care, and leadership teamsHelp orient and train new dietary staffCommunicate resident concerns or observations to leadership as neededFollow all federal, state, and company policies and proceduresWhat We’re Looking ForA positive, team-oriented cook who enjoys working with othersSomeone who can both lead when needed and take direction wellAttention to detail — especially with special diets and food safetyPride in keeping a clean, organized kitchenA genuine desire to make meals enjoyable and meaningful for seniorsPhysical RequirementsThis role is active and hands-on. You’ll be:Standing and walking frequentlyLifting up to 50 lbsReaching, pushing, pulling, bending, and occasionally kneelingUsing vision, taste, and smell frequently as part of cooking and food prepReasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.Why Work With Us?Your work directly impacts residents’ daily happiness and quality of lifeSupportive leadership and a team-first cultureA stable, mission-driven environmentA chance to cook with heart — not just speedIf you’re looking for a cooking job where your skills are appreciated and your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you.Apply today and help make every meal something our residents look forward to. ️We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.