Cook - Senior Living / Washington, UT

Ovation in; Washington (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

PTO – Flexible time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ovation by Avamere in Washington, UT seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents across care levels, ensuring dietary compliance, sanitation, and a home-like dining experience. You will execute breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, adapt recipes for dietary needs, and collaborate with nursing staff to align care plans.

The role emphasizes high sanitation standards, ServSafe guidelines, and a resident-first approach, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of cook experience, hospital or healthcare facility preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to read and calculate recipes and production sheets with attention to timing.
• Requires a current Food Handler's card issued by local Health Department.
• Active CPR/BLS certification maintained during employment.
• Experience in quantity food preparation and maintaining high sanitation standards.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in meal setup and using leftovers.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and collaborate with other departments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with department workers and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, flavorful meals for residents across care levels.
• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with proper temperature and presentation.
• Create alternative options and snacks for changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, texture-modified).
• Support memory care dining with age-appropriate textures and pacing.
• Maintain a calm, clean, and welcoming dining environment.
• Adhere to ServSafe guidelines and ensure sanitation of kitchen and prep areas.
• Monitor temperatures and log daily readings for quality control.
• Collaborate with Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff on care plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading recipes

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Cook

Status: Full-time & Part-time available!

Location: Ovation Sienna Hills; 1525 E Ovation Place, Washington, UT 84780

Job Summary

• The Cook will be responsible for preparing nutritious, flavorful meals for residents across varying levels of care. You will ensure compliance with dietary restrictions, maintain impeccable sanitation standards, and create a warm, dignified dining experience that feels like home.
• Execute daily menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring food is visually appealing, properly seasoned, and served at the correct temperature.
• Prepare alternative menu options and snacks as needed for residents with changing appetites.
• Adapt recipes to meet specific dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, and texture-modified diets like puréed or mechanical soft).
• Understand and accommodate the unique dining challenges of memory care residents (e.g., finger foods, enhanced flavors, and flexible dining times).
• Create a calm, structured, and inviting dining environment that encourages socialization and appetite stimulation.
• Adhere to strict food safety, handling, and storage regulations (ServSafe guidelines).
• Ensure the kitchen, prep areas, and dishwashing stations are cleaned and sanitized at the end of every shift.
• Monitor and log food and refrigerator temperatures daily to guarantee quality control.,
• Maintain a resident-first approach, actively seeking feedback and building relationships to understand individual preferences.
• Collaborate with the Dietary/Dining Services Director and nursing staff to ensure care plans align with resident diets.
• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, food storage, and equipment maintenance in accordance with ServSafe and local health department codes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Cook experience: Hospital or Healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to pay close attention to details in order to read and calculate recipes and production sheets, and to pay constant attention to cooking and the timing of foods.
• Requires a current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department
• Must possess an active CPR/BLS Certification and always maintain certification during employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high standards of food preparation, sanitation, hygienic methods of food preparation and storage, and safety with formal on-the-job training, and approximately one year of experience in quantity food preparation in order to have the necessary technical skills to maintain high standards of food preparation.
• Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in setting up meals and utilizing leftovers.
• Demonstrates competency in operating kitchen equipment.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to establish effective relationships with department workers, supervisors, and with other departments.

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

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

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