Culinary Specialist – Senior Living Kitchen

Allure Lifestyle Communities; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

King City Senior Village is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dining team and deliver high-quality meals to residents. You will follow recipes, plate dishes, and support daily kitchen operations with a focus on cleanliness and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has basic cooking knowledge, understanding of safe food handling, and ServSafe certification, with strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, restaurant, catering, or food service preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Understanding of safe food handling and ServSafe certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Good communication and time management.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items per recipes and standards.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep and measure ingredients.
• Monitor food quality and freshness during service.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and storage areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures.
• Coordinate with team for timely meal prep.
• Support menu execution and adapt to peak periods.

Skills

Basic cooking knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

King City Senior Village is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dining team and deliver high-quality meals to residents. You will follow recipes, plate dishes, and support daily kitchen operations with a focus on cleanliness and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has basic cooking knowledge, understanding of safe food handling, and ServSafe certification, with strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.