Cook / Senior Living Community

Middlefield Oaks Senior Living; Cottage Grove (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Pet insurance

FSA

EAP

Health advocacy

Employee discount

Job summary

Middlefield Oaks Senior Living in Cottage Grove, OR is seeking a compassionate Cook to provide an extraordinary dining experience for residents.

This full-time position offers competitive wages, training on hire, daily pay for hourly staff, and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include meal prep, menu adherence for special diets, event planning, sanitation, and ensuring resident privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience preferred.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and service of quality meals for all residents including those with special diet needs.
• Follows menu program or an approved substitute menu to ensure nutritional needs and preferences of the residents are met.
• Ensures plate presentation is attractive and appetizing for the resident population.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events for marketing and activities.
• Continuously monitor and appropriately address resident concerns and preferences.
• Adheres to proper food handling and sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure residents are provided privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Completes state required training upon hire and annually.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come join the ONELIFE Senior Living team! We are looking for compassionate and dedicated team members with a common purpose of making a difference in the lives of seniors.

Middlefield Oaks Senior Living, located in Cottage Grove, OR is seeking a passionate, professional, and customer-oriented Cook to provide an extraordinary dining experience for the residents in our community.

We offer competitive wages with opportunities to grow! Training available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities of the Cook

• Preparation and service of quality meals for all residents including those with special diet needs.
• Follows menu program or an approved substitute menu to ensure that nutritional needs and preferences of the residents are met.
• Ensures plate presentation is attractive and appetizing for the resident population.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events for marketing and activities.
• Continuously monitor and appropriately address resident concerns and preferences.
• Adheres to proper food handling and sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure residents are provided privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
• Completes state required training upon hire and annually.

Required Experience

• Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (2) year prior cooking experience is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification a must.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.

Job Type

• Full Time

Benefits

• A benefit package is offered to full-time employees.
• Daily Pay available to all hourly employees.
• Supplemental insurance plans are available including pet insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate Program
• Employee Discount Program

Middlefield Oaks Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and a comprehensive reference check.